Amber wind warning
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Issued by UK Met Office
⏳ In force until Sun 25 Oct, 13:00 📍 Northern Ireland (approximate) 🕑 5 h ago
Very strong westerly winds associated with Storm Boelo are expected with fairly widespread gusts of 60 to 70 mph and gusts to 80 mph in exposed coastal areas. While strong winds are expected across a wider area with a yellow warning in force, there is higher confidence in impacts and disruption taking place within this amber warning area. The winds will gradually ease from the west during Sunday …
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📡 CAP alert details
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SeveritySevere
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UrgencyFuture
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CertaintyLikely
EventAmber wind warning
Response typePrepare
CategoryMet
Affected areaNorthern Ireland
Issuing authorityUK Met Office
ContactNot supplied
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-10-24T07:43:07+00:00
EffectiveNot supplied
Onset2026-10-24T20:00:00+00:00
Expires2026-10-25T10:00:00+00:00
📋 Official instructions
Driving in these conditions can be dangerous, for yourself and other road users. If you must drive, you can do this more safely by taking the following actions; drive slowly to minimise the impact of wind gusts, be aware of high-sided vehicles/caravans on more exposed roads and be cautious when overtaking, and give cyclists, motorcyclists, lorries, and buses more room than usual. Being outside in high winds makes you more vulnerable to injury. Stay indoors as much as possible. If you do go out, try not to walk, or shelter, close to buildings and trees. In advance of high winds, check for loose items outside your home and secure them. Items include: bins, garden furniture, trampolines, tents…📄 Message details
Alert identifier2.49.0.0.826.0.GB_261024074307_3df474a5.v1.0.W
Message typeAlert
Senderhttps://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
Related messagesNot supplied
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🛡 Safety advice
General guidance for this type of incident - not official instructions.
- Driving in these conditions can be dangerous, for yourself and other road users. If you must drive, you can do this more safely by taking the following actions; drive slowly to minimise the impact of wind gusts, be aware of high-sided vehicles/caravans on more exposed roads and be cautious when overtaking, and give cyclists, motorcyclists, lorries, and buses more room than usual. Being outside in high winds makes you more vulnerable to injury. Stay indoors as much as possible. If you do go out, try not to walk, or shelter, close to buildings and trees. In advance of high winds, check for loose items outside your home and secure them. Items include: bins, garden furniture, trampolines, tents…
- Stay aware of your surroundings in this area.
- Follow official updates from the police and local authorities.
- In an emergency call 112 (police) or 112 (ambulance), or request help through Jilinde.
📰 Story summary
From the report shown in the feed:
- Very strong westerly winds associated with Storm Boelo are expected with fairly widespread gusts of 60 to 70 mph and gusts to 80 mph in exposed coastal areas.
- While strong winds are expected across a wider area with a yellow warning in force, there is higher confidence in impacts and disruption taking place within this amber warning area.
- The winds will gradually ease from the west during Sunday …
ⓘ News summary · read the original report for full context.
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