The Met Office has updated its weather warning for Storm Ashley from yellow to amber for parts of Northern Ireland today, Sunday 20 October.
Winds are expected to strengthen from early afternoon causing possible disruption. The amber weather advisory is in place from 1:00pm today through to 8:00pm this evening.
A Met Office spokesperson commented:
“Storm Ashley will bring a period of southwesterly gales during Sunday afternoon and early evening across much of western and northern parts of Northern Ireland.
“Gusts are expected to reach 60 to 70 mph for a time before easing from the west. Some disruption to transport and power supplies is likely.”