14/12/2012

Met Eireann Issues Weather Warning

Met Eireann has issued a weather warning for parts of the south and east coasts.

Southeast winds will reach force 6 or higher at times this afternoon on Irish coastal waters from Rossan Point to Belfast Lough to Wicklow Head.

Westerly winds, backing west to southwest, will reach force 6 or higher this evening and tomorrow on Irish coastal waters from Wicklow Head to Mizen Head to Malin Head.

(CD)

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