Yellow wind warning
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Issued by UK Met Office
⏳ In force until Sun 25 Oct, 18:00 📍 Northern Ireland (approximate) 🕑 2 d ago
Strong westerly winds will spread across Northern Ireland during Saturday evening. Very windy conditions will persist overnight and into Sunday before gradually easing from the southwest during the afternoon. Gusts of 50-60 mph are likely widely with some coastal or exposed areas potentially seeing gusts of 65-75 mph. Strong winds will be combined with blustery heavy showers at times. For further…
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📡 CAP alert details
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SeverityModerate
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UrgencyFuture
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CertaintyPossible
EventYellow wind warning
Response typePrepare
CategoryMet
Affected areaNorthern Ireland
Issuing authorityUK Met Office
ContactNot supplied
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-10-22T09:59:19+00:00
EffectiveNot supplied
Onset2026-10-24T17:00:00+00:00
Expires2026-10-25T15:00:00+00:00
📋 Official instructions
Prepare to protect your property and people from injury. Check for loose items outside your home and plan how you could secure them. Items include: bins, garden furniture, trampolines, tents, sheds, and fences. Give yourself the best chance of avoiding delays by checking road conditions if driving, or bus and train timetables, amending your travel plans if necessary. People cope better with power cuts when they have prepared for them in advance. It's easy to do; consider gathering torches and batteries, a mobile phone power pack and other essential items. If you are on the coast, stay safe dur...📄 Message details
Alert identifier2.49.0.0.826.0.GB_261022095919_43d25d86.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.
- Prepare to protect your property and people from injury. Check for loose items outside your home and plan how you could secure them. Items include: bins, garden furniture, trampolines, tents, sheds, and fences. Give yourself the best chance of avoiding delays by checking road conditions if driving, or bus and train timetables, amending your travel plans if necessary. People cope better with power cuts when they have prepared for them in advance. It's easy to do; consider gathering torches and batteries, a mobile phone power pack and other essential items. If you are on the coast, stay safe dur...
- 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:
- Strong westerly winds will spread across Northern Ireland during Saturday evening.
- Very windy conditions will persist overnight and into Sunday before gradually easing from the southwest during the afternoon.
- Gusts of 50-60 mph are likely widely with some coastal or exposed areas potentially seeing gusts of 65-75 mph.
- Strong winds will be combined with blustery heavy showers at times.
- For further…
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