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Storm Eunice: Yellow weather warnings issued for NI

Michelle Duffy Lough Melvin, Fermanagh, during Storm Dudley on WednesdayMichelle Duffy
The UK Met Office has issued yellow warnings across Northern Ireland for snow and wind

Yellow weather warnings for snow, ice and strong winds have been issued for Northern Ireland ahead of Storm Eunice's expected arrival on Friday.

Schools and colleges in a number of counties in the Republic of Ireland are set to be closed.

Red storm warnings are in place for Cork, Kerry, Waterford and Clare, as well as parts of England and Wales.

The red warning means there is a danger to life from flying debris.

Yellow warnings have been issued by the UK Met Office for some parts of England and Scotland, as well as Northern Ireland.

The snow warning for Northern Ireland lasts from 03:00 on Friday until 18:00, with the heaviest falls on hills and mountains.

Between 10-20cm could accumulate over the highest spots such as the Sperrins and Mournes.

Several centimetres could affect some areas closer to sea level - although not everywhere will get snow.

This could lead to transport disruption, power cuts, and rural communities temporarily cut off.

Strong winds at the same time are also likely to lead to blizzard conditions.

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Friday's wind warning for counties Londonderry, Antrim, and Down comes into force from 07:00 until 18:00.

The Met Office says gusts up to 100km/h (60mph) are likely, with stronger winds possible for more exposed areas.

Stephen Henderson Big waves on north coast on ThursdayStephen Henderson
Conditions were rough on Ireland's north coast on Thursday

People living in Cork, Kerry, Waterford and Clare have been advised to stay indoors for the duration of Storm Eunice due to the red warning issued by the Irish national weather service, Met Éireann.

Meteorologist Gerry Murphy said it would be a significant storm, and that the red warning meant people should "completely stay at home during the period of that warning".

Met Eireann Friday weather warning, Met EireannMet Eireann
Winds gusting at speeds of up to 130 km/h will likely bring some coastal flooding on Friday

He told RTÉ there was "the potential for significant fallen trees, for significant debris from buildings that may not be secure".

"There are also significant hazards due to the potential of fallen trees if someone is driving," he added.

A status orange warning has also been issued for more than a dozen counties.

Met Éireann is warning of severe and damaging winds with some coastal flooding.

Meanwhile, much of England and Wales is covered by an amber warning for severe winds.

As in Northern Ireland, yellow warnings for snow and wind have been issued for parts of northern England and Scotland.

The warnings for Friday follow the impact of Storm Dudley which resulted in travel disruption and power cuts.