DERRY and the North West has been put on alert over weather warning of winds hittin up to 80 mph this weekend.
The warning is to come into effect from 6 pm on Saturday, February 8.
It will cover all of Sunday, with heavy rain also predicted.
The Met Office has warned of transport disruption, possible power cuts, damage to property and large waves at coastal routes.
“Very strong winds are likely across much of the UK,” Met Office forcasters said.
“Gusts of 50 to 60 mph are likely across many inland areas, with gusts 70, possibly 80 mph around some exposed coasts and hills, especially in the north and west.
“Heavy rain will be an additional hazard, especially over western hills. Winds of this strength across a wide area have the potential to produce disruption to transport, along with some coastal impacts, especially in the west.”
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