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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Aer Lingus flights cancelled
Amber weather warning added to NI
GAA final cancelled
The senior football finals in Antrim, Derry and Down 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.
Foyle Bridge restrictions in place
Traffic alert
Ferry services cancelled
Lane blocked by fallen tree in Newry
South Belfast bridge closed
Amber weather warning added to NI
Power cuts are now rated as likely, as is the potential for flying debris causing a “risk to life and injury”.
Travel disruption and damage to buildings are now also considered probable.
The Met Office has advised to stay indoors as much as possible today. If you do go out, try not to walk, or shelter, close to buildings and trees.
A yellow weather warning remains in force throughout Northern Ireland until midnight.
‘Difficult’ driving conditions reported across NI
When will the storm hit?
Showers are expected to come in to NI around lunch-time with the winds strengthening throughout the morning with gusts topping 50mph by 12 noon and reaching peaks of around 67mph at about 5pm.
What should I do?
Also consider keeping your phone and a power pack well charged up, with a torch handy in case of a power cut.
Those around the coast have been warned to be aware of large waves to and stay well clear.
What time does the weather warning end?
Only travel if absolutely necessary
Flooding in Co Down
Yellow weather warning in force
The warning includes a risk that injuries and danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties.
There is also the risk of power cuts and damage to roof tiles.