Storm Lorenzo: N.I. braced for direct hit on Thursday afternoon - 60mph gale-force winds and heavy rain on the way too - Met Office and Met Éireann issue severe weather warnings

By Andrew Quinn
Published 3rd Oct 2019, 10:54 BST
Updated 3rd Oct 2019, 18:47 BST

Northern Ireland is preparing for the arrival of ex-hurricane Lorenzo on Thursday afternoon.

Stay with us throughout the day for all Storm Lorenzo updates, breaking news and advice.

Massive waves break over Portstewart Promenade as a storm raged across the North Coast in September - Storm Lorenzo is expected to bring about similar scenes to this one. (Photo: Steven McAuley/McAuley Multimedia)placeholder image
Massive waves break over Portstewart Promenade as a storm raged across the North Coast in September - Storm Lorenzo is expected to bring about similar scenes to this one. (Photo: Steven McAuley/McAuley Multimedia)
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