Massive Storm Jorge to batter Northern Ireland this weekend - Met Office issues two severe weather warnings

The wind warning was issued on Thursday morning; is valid for 24 hours starting at 12:00pm on Saturday and applies to all of Northern Ireland.

The rain warning was also issued on Thursday morning; is valid from 12:00pm on Friday to 9:00am on Saturday and applies to all counties except Down.

“Spells of heavy rain are likely to affect parts of Wales and northern England during the second half of Friday through to Saturday morning,” reads the warning.

“Some 15-30 mm of rain is likely quite widely in the areas covered by the warning, with 40-60 mm possible on the highest ground.

“The heaviest rain is most likely on Friday night before clearing eastwards on Saturday morning.”

STORM JORGE

The storm, which is due to arrive on Saturday, has been officially named Jorge by the Spanish Met Office.

“Strong winds will move into south-western parts of the UK by Saturday afternoon, and steadily move north-east through the course of Saturday evening and overnight into Sunday morning,” said experts at the Met Office.

“Gusts of 50-60 mph are likely quite widely, and especially in association with heavier showers across England and Wales during Saturday afternoon.

“More isolated gusts of 65-70 mph, particularly on coasts and other exposed areas, are probable.”

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