Storm Corrie: Weather warning now in force in Northern Ireland

Waves surged against rocks near Rathlin Island on Saturday

A yellow weather warning is now in force for counties Antrim, Down, and Londonderry, as Storm Corrie moves east towards Scotland.

It is valid until 12:00 GMT on Monday.

However, by then, the strong winds will be focussed along North Sea costal areas and winds will reduce significantly on Monday morning across Northern Ireland.

The strongest gusts will affect coastal and exposed areas with speeds about 96km/h (60mph).

Portrush was among the areas hit by strong gusts of wind this weekend

The Met Office has said there is also a small chance of even stronger gusts for a time and some very large waves can be expected in coastal areas.

On Saturday, the highest wind gust recorded in Northern Ireland was 61mph at Magilligan, in the north-west.

Similar wind gust speeds are expected through Sunday evening and for a time overnight.

The wind also had an impact at the seaside village of Castlerock

In the Republic of Ireland, a warning has also been issued for County Donegal.

It came into force at 14:00 local time on Sunday and lasts until 03:00 on Monday.

A Met Office amber weather warning is in place along the east coast of Scotland and north-east England from 17:00 GMT on Sunday until early Monday morning, with a warning that gusts could exceed 90mph in exposed areas.

It follows weather warnings on Saturday for strong winds brought by Storm Malik.

The strongest gusts will affect coastal and exposed areas