STATUS YELLOW WEATHER ADVISORY FOR FOR HEAVY RAINFALL AND HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS FOR SATURDAY
On Saturday another deepening area of low pressure will pass near Ireland bringing the risk of strong winds at present strongest winds look likely to be over the southern half of Ireland where there will be the risk of some severe gusts for a time. There is a lot of uncertainty yet and the strong winds may stay just of the south coasts of Ireland out to sea.
There also will be the risk of heavy rainfall and totals in a short period of time which will bring the risk of spot flooding in places. The area of low pressure will move into the southwest of Ireland around Lunchtime Saturday and clear northeastwards over Scotland on Saturday night. There will also be a spell of heavy rain and strong winds across England, Wales and Scotland on Saturday into Sunday with the risk of rainfall turning to snow over parts of Northern England and Scotland as the rainfall meets colder
There will be the risk that heavy snow and blizzards may develop across Scotland and northern England with a risk of freezing rain in places. Across northern England and southern Scotland, snow may turn to freezing rain above 200-300 metres leading to widespread ice developing on Saturday night. 2-5 cm of snow is likely at lower levels, whilst higher ground could see 10-20 cm.
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Met Eireann have also issued a Status Yellow weather advisory for Ireland for Severe and hazardous weather conditions for Saturday.
STATUS YELLOW - WEATHER ADVISORY FOR IRELAND
Potential for severe weather on Saturday 15th December. Hazardous conditions may result from heavy rain, and possibly wind also.
Issued: Thursday 13 December 2018 10:00
Updated: Thursday 13 December 2018 10:00
Valid from Saturday 15 December 2018 00:01 to Saturday 15 December 2018 23:59
This weather warning has been issued by Met Eireann
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