A weather warning is in place across parts of Northern Ireland this weekend as Storm Malik is set to hit the UK.
The yellow alert has been issued for parts of Northern Ireland, including Belfast and Derry, as well as areas in northern England and Scotland.
Wind could get up to 70mph in some areas - and the challenging conditions are expected to last for three days, forecasters say.
The weather warning in Northern Ireland is in place from 4am tomorrow, Saturday, January 29, until 12 noon on Monday, January 31.
Some roads and bridges may close, while power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services - such as mobile phone coverage, according to the Met Office.
They also warn: "injuries and danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto susceptible sea fronts, coastal roads and properties".
Met Office Chief Meteorologist Paul Gundersen said: “The impacts of Storm Malik are going to be greatest in Denmark on Sunday, but the track of the storm in the preceding hours means that the UK will be dealt a glancing blow as Malik moves eastwards on Saturday.
“For those in the north of the UK there will be high winds and rain on Saturday, with showers possibly turning wintry in the high ground in the north. The highest winds are expected in exposed coastal areas in the north and east of Scotland, but it will be a windy day for most.”
What to expect
- Some delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport are likely
- Probably some bus and train services affected, with some journeys taking longer
- Delays for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges likely
- Some short term loss of power and other services is possible
- It’s likely that some coastal routes, sea fronts and coastal communities will be affected by spray and/or large waves
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