Thousands were left without power on Sunday as winds of more than 80mph battered Northern Ireland.
Storm Ashley led to cancelled sporting matches, delayed flights and caused widespread traffic disruption.
Winds of up to 70mph were expected until midnight, but improving conditions forecast for this morning should help things get back to normal quickly.
However, Translink has warned of potential delays to rail travel on Monday morning, and there are still expected to be widespread showers and some strong winds later.
On Sunday morning, the Met Office had issued a yellow weather warning for wind which covered the entirety of Northern Ireland as well as most of the rest of the UK.
The weather service said strong gales posed a risk to life, while the public was warned only to travel if absolutely necessary, with the weather warning later upgraded to amber — the second highest level — affecting counties Fermanagh, Londonderry, Tyrone and northern parts of Antrim until 8pm.
Winds of up to 81mph were recorded in Killowen, Co Down.
Some passengers are currently on board planes at Belfast City Airport were stuck onboard for house after they were told they could not get off safely due to the weather conditions.
The airport said on Sunday evening it was “working closely with its ground teams to help passengers disembark planes” as strong winds raged.
Planes that were due to fly between Belfast City and Newcastle, Birmingham, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Leeds, Manchester and Southampton were all cancelled.
Two British Airways flights from London Heathrow were also cancelled.The Met Office also advised the public to secure loose items outside homes, including the likes of bins, garden furniture, sheds and trampolines, while ensuring phones were charged and a torch was nearby should there be any power cuts.
Those living and travelling near coastal areas were also warned of high waves.
Storm Ashley also caused widespread traffic disruption with fallen trees reported in Newry, south Belfast, and Enniskillen.
Over 70 areas registered power cuts with the NIE Networks in areas including Lisburn, Newry, Portadown, Magherafelt, and Castlederg, with outages leaving thousands of homes without electricity.
At 5pm around 4,000 customers were without power.
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Over 4,000 without power across Northern Ireland according Northern Ireland Electricity Network (NIE)
NIE warned of potential power outages due to Storm Ashley and asked the public to check their website or contact them to report any cuts.
Eight power cuts are currently ongoing in the Plantation Road area of Co Armagh, while four have been recorded in the Lisburn area of Co Antrim.
NIE issues advice over power outages
Two roads closed due to fallen trees as Storm Ashley continues to disrupt traffic
The Damolly Road in Newry is currently closed with police advising motorists seek alterative routes.
While the Enniskillen Road, known locally as Mossfield Straight in Co Fermanagh – is also closed due to a fallen tree which is currently resting on electrical cables close to the Baragh Road. Police have asked the public to avoid the area.
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Over 40 reports of power cuts across Northern Ireland
Over 40 areas including Lisburn, Newry, Portadown, Magherafelt, and Castlederg have all reported power outages.
Areas such as Ballycastle and Ballintoy have reported multiple in the area.
NIE Network has asked anyone who has a loss of electricity supply or who encounters a hazardous situation to contact its customer helpline at 03457 643 643.
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