WATCH: Derry bracing itself for Hurricane Ophelia

Power supplies and mobile phone coverage could be affected when the tail end of Hurricane Ophelia arrives in Derry in Monday.
By The Newsroom
Published 13th Oct 2017, 11:01 BST
Updated 11th Dec 2017, 23:05 BST
The severe weather warning was issued on Thursday afternoon.The severe weather warning was issued on Thursday afternoon.
The severe weather warning was issued on Thursday afternoon.

The Met Office issued a yellow status weather warning for strong wind for Derry and the rest of the North on Thursday.

The warning is valid from 8am on Monday October 16 through to 6pm on Tuesday October 17.

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It's estimated that wind speeds will reach as high as 70mph and 80mph.

The severe weather warning was issued on Thursday afternoon.The severe weather warning was issued on Thursday afternoon.
The severe weather warning was issued on Thursday afternoon.

"These strong winds are forecast in association with the northward track of ex-Ophelia across or near to the west of the British Isles. Heavy rain is also possible in association with this system with northwestern UK most prone at this stage."

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