Easing later tonight: Gales spread across the UK and Ireland

Easing later tonight
Gales spread across the UK and Ireland

Warnings are in place as strong gusting winds once against spread across the UK and Ireland.

Around midday Friday, these are strongest along the Irish Sea with peak gusts approaching 65 mph in the north-west of Wales around Bangor, and up to 90 km/h (56 mph) in eastern Ireland around Wicklow.

Stay informed of the latest weather warnings in your area by activating severe weather warning notifications in the app settings.

Ryan Hathaway

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Easing later tonight: Gales spread across the UK and Ireland

Easing later tonightGales spread across the UK and Ireland

Easing later tonight
Gales spread across the UK and Ireland