A yellow weather warning is in force throughout Northern Ireland until midnight as Storm Ashley arrives.
The Met Office says there is the potential for a ‘danger to life’ threat while the public have also been warned only to travel if absolutely necessary.
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Belfast City Airport cancel and delay several flights
Storm Ashley hits Ulster GAA Club Championship finals
Department for Infrastructure issue updated advice as Storm Ashley hits NI
PSNI warns the public of putting themselves in ‘unnecessary danger’
Temporary flood defences in place in Belfast
Aer Lingus flights cancelled
Amber weather warning added to NI
80mph winds recorded in South Down
Belfast City Airport cancel and delay several flights
NIE gives update on power outages
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.
Portaferry Road in Co Down closed
Storm Ashley hits Ulster GAA Club Championship finals
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.
Road closed due to fallen tree
Stormont department warns public not to attend parks or forests during storm
Department for Infrastructure issue updated advice as Storm Ashley hits NI
Remember to reduce your speed, stay well behind the vehicle in front, remain focused and always wear your seatbelt. Traffic information can be found at: TrafficWatchNI – Home . You can report an obstruction at: Report an obstruction on a road or street | nidirect or call the 24-hour number on 0300 200 7899.
NIE activates local incident centres as Storm Ashely arrives in NI
PSNI warns the public of putting themselves in ‘unnecessary danger’
A spokesperson said: “The Met Office has now issued an amber weather warning for strong and disruptive winds from 1pm until 8pm for Fermanagh, Tyrone, Derry / Londonderry and north Antrim; while all counties remain under a yellow warning until midnight.
“Due to these expected unsettled travelling conditions, we are advising road users to exercise extra caution. Consider if your journey is necessary and take extra care if travelling.
“If you must travel, please bear the prevailing conditions in mind. Your journey may take longer than normal, please drive slowly to minimize the impact of wind gusts, and be aware of high-sided vehicles on more exposed roads. Fallen trees or flying debris are possible in the gale force winds.
“Reduce your speed and give more vulnerable road users such as cyclists and motorcyclists more room than usual, especially when overtaking.
Assistant Chief Constable Davy Beck added: “Consider the potential risks before you leave. Do not place yourself or others in unnecessary danger.”
Planes circling Dublin
This is the flight path of a Swiss Air flight from Zurich.
Belfast’s Victoria Park to close this evening
Translink warn of potential train delays
Temporary flood defences in place in Belfast
GAA finals cancelled
Update: The Tyrone final between Errigal Ciaran and Trillick at Healy Park has also now been cancelled. A new date has yet to be announced.
The senior football finals in Armagh and Cavan are still set to go ahead, as are hurling finals in Antrim, Derry and Down.
Aer Lingus flights cancelled
Planes had been due to fly between Belfast City and Newcastle, Birmingham, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Leeds, Manchester and Southampton but have all been cancelled.
Two British Airways exchanges with London Heathrow have all been cancelled; one plane that had been due to arrive at 12:20 and leave at 13:10 as well as another that had been due in at 18:55, leaving at 19:40.