The Met Office has issued a new yellow weather warning for strong winds this weekend as Storm Kathleen comes to Fermanagh and Omagh.

The alert will be in place between the hours of 8am and 10pm on Saturday, April 6 with the meteorological organisation warning of a possible "danger to life".

The warning will be in place for the whole of Northern Ireland with separate warnings being issued across Scotland, Wales and Western England.

What has the Met Office said about the weather warning for Fermanagh and Omagh?

Here is what the Met Office has said about the weather warning for wind in Fermanagh and Omagh this weekend

  • There is a small chance of longer, or even cancelled journeys, as road, rail, air and ferry services are affected
  • There is a small chance that some roads and bridges could close or impose restrictions
  • There is a slight chance that power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage
  • There is a small chance that injuries and danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties

What do yellow weather warnings from the Met Office mean?

Yellow weather warnings: These warnings are issued for a range of weather situations that are likely to cause some low-level impact (such as travel disruption) to a limited area.

Such weather warnings mean most people can continue with their day as normal.

Other yellow warnings are issued when extreme weather is capable of causing an impact on most but where the certainty of this is much lower.