Weather warning in place ahead of Storm Boelo
A Met Office weather warning is in place from 18:00 BST on Saturday until 15:00 GMT on Sunday.
Weather warning in place ahead of Storm Boelo
Coastal areas may be especially exposed, with large waves and beach debris possibly being driven onto seafronts.
Strong winds reaching up to 75mph could disrupt parts of Northern Ireland this weekend as Storm Boelo arrives.
The Met Office has issued a weather warning from 18:00 BST on Saturday until 15:00 GMT on Sunday.
Strong westerly winds are set to spread widely on Saturday evening, with very windy conditions lasting overnight and through much of Sunday.
Gusts of up to 60mph (96kph) are expected broadly, while coastal and exposed locations could see gusts of up to 75mph (120kph).
The strong winds will also bring heavy, blustery showers at times.
Conditions should slowly improve from the southwest during Sunday afternoon as the strongest winds start to ease.
The Met Office has warned that strong winds could disrupt transport networks and essential services.
Power cuts are possible, which could also affect mobile phone coverage and other services.
There is a slight risk of damage to buildings, including roof tiles being blown off, while flying debris could present a danger to the public.
Passengers using road, rail, air and ferry services could experience longer journeys or cancellations, with some roads and bridges possibly closing.
Coastal areas could be particularly vulnerable, with large waves and beach material potentially being thrown onto seafronts, coastal roads and nearby properties.
Storm Boelo is arriving just a day after Storm Austen is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds to parts of Ireland.
Storm Austen is forecast to move towards the south coast of Ireland on Thursday evening and into Friday morning, bringing a risk of flooding and travel disruption.
Irish weather service Met Éireann has issued an orange rain warning - the second highest level - for six counties in the Republic of Ireland, including Cork, Dublin, Kerry, Waterford, Wexford and Wicklow.
The Irish weather service has warned of possible flooding, public transport disruption and very difficult driving conditions.
A nationwide yellow warning for rain and wind is also in place from 19:00 on Thursday until 10:00 on Friday.
Although no weather warnings have been issued for Northern Ireland in connection with Storm Austen, widespread rain is expected on Thursday night before clearing eastwards on Friday morning.