An amber weather warning has been issued by the Met Office for the whole of Northern Ireland.
The wind alert is set to come into force at 3am on Saturday, December 7, and will remain in force until 9pm on the same day.
Two yellow warnings for wind have already been issued for NI, with the first set to come into force at 3pm on Thursday, December 5, until 3am on Friday, December 6.
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The second will then come into place at 3pm on Friday until 6am on Sunday, December 8.
For the new warning, The Met Office said: "Potentially damaging winds associated with Storm Darragh."
The forecaster added: "A period of very strong northerly or northwesterly winds is likely to develop during Saturday as Storm Darragh moves from west to east. Gusts of 70 to 80 mph are likely around exposed coasts and headlands, where some very large waves are likely, whilst gusts of 60 to 70 mph are likely inland. The strongest winds will ease from the west through the afternoon."
Warning people what to "expect" when the wind hits, the Met Office states:
* There is a good chance that power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage
* Probably some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs
* Longer journey times and cancellations likely, as road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected
* Flying debris is likely and could lead to Injuries or danger to life
*Some roads and bridges likely to close, with falling trees an additional hazard
* Injuries and danger to life is likely from large waves and beach material being thrown onto coastal roads, sea fronts and properties
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