NI's north coast to be battered by 60mph-plus gales this weekend - Met Office issues yellow status weather warning

The weather warning was issued on Friday and is valid from 12:00am and 4:00pm on Sunday.

The warning applies to counties Londonderry and Antrim.

"An area of low pressure is expected to develop over the Atlantic and track eastwards across central Scotland during Sunday with strong winds developing across a large swathe of the UK," reads the warning on the Met Office website.

"Gusts of 50-60 mph are most likely over and to the east of high ground, particularly the Pennines which may lead to some travel disruption."

The warning continues: "With trees in full leaf, fallen branches and damaged trees may cause some localised travel and power disruption.

"While there is high confidence in the development of the low pressure system, there is the potential for a much deeper system with stronger winds and a risk of severe gales around coasts and through the Central Belt."