The Met Office has placed a weather warning in force from 18:00 BST on Saturday until 15:00 GMT on Sunday as Storm Boelo approaches the region.
The alert covers the period specified by the forecaster and is intended to give people and organisations advance notice of potentially disruptive weather associated with the storm. The Met Office issues such warnings to help communities and services prepare for conditions that could affect travel, infrastructure and daily life.
Authorities and emergency services generally advise people to keep up to date with the latest forecasts, allow extra time for journeys and take sensible precautions such as securing loose outdoor items. Members of the public are encouraged to follow guidance from local councils and transport operators as the situation develops.
The Met Office will publish further updates if the forecast changes. For the most current information, people should consult the Met Office website and official local sources before making travel plans or undertaking outdoor activities.