Homes have been flooded in counties Down and Tyrone after Storm Bert swept into Northern Ireland.
Hours of heavy rain and wind has caused chaos across the region, disrupting travel and affecting sports fixtures.
A new alert has been issued for strong winds on Sunday.
Homes near Moat Park in Dundonald were affected by flooding. Several homes in Coalisland, Co Tyrone, have also been damaged.
In Belfast, the Ravenhill Road was badly flooded, leaving it impassable near Martyrs Memorial Church. The Broadway Roundabout was closed, but has since reopened.
Meanwhile in the Irish Republic, thousands of homes are without power.
This was the scene at the Abbeycentre in Co Antrim this morning, as heavy rain caused flooding.
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Adrian Rutherford
Belfast flooding
One side of the A55 Milltown Road is flooded at the Belvoir Road junction, impacting traffic heading towards Shaws Bridge. It is causing delays back to Hospital Road, according to Trafficwatch NI
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Sarah Harford
A2 flooding
This was the scene on the A2 Shore Road at Jordanstown this morning.
Photo – Andrew McCarroll/ Pacemaker Press
Photo – Andrew McCarroll/ Pacemaker Press
48 minutes ago
Adrian Rutherford
Translink update
Translink has said train services between Belfast Lanyon Place and Antrim are now operating a bus substitution service. All other lines are open.
52 minutes ago
Adrian Rutherford
Ports v Glenavon goes ahead
One of the biggest games of the day – Portadown v Glenavon – gets the green light after a pitch inspection https://x.com/OfficialNIFL/status/1860281374227259778
The B520 Stewartstown Road, Coalisland, between Annagher Road and Lineside Road at Kings Row is closed due to flooding.
Today10:56 AM
Adrian Rutherford
Belfast to Dublin rail line reopens
Translink has warned passengers of continued disruption, after part of the Belfast to Dublin line was closed earlier. That section has since reopened, but there will be knock-on delays.
The Broadway Roundabout was closed to traffic for a time. Photo: Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker
Today10:35 AM
Adrian Rutherford
Game on
Carrick Rangers v Dungannon Swifts has passed a 10.30am pitch inspection. Two other games – Portadown v Glenavon and Ballymena v Larne – are subject to 11am inspections.
Fermanagh & Omagh councillor Declan McArdle said he has contacted the Department for Infrastructure about flooding in Derrylin outside St Aidan’s School.
The Met Office has just issued a new weather warning for Sunday. It says strong winds associated with Storm Bert are likely to cause some disruption to travel and utilities. The warning is in place from 11am to 6pm tomorrow. “Strong southwesterly winds are expected to develop during Sunday morning across Northern Ireland. “Gusts of 45-55 mph are expected widely with gusts of up 65 mph possible over hills and exposed locations around the coast. Winds will gradually ease during Sunday night.”
Today09:59 AM
Adrian Rutherford
Rail disruption
The rail lines between Belfast and Antrim and Newry and Portadown are closed due to flooding, according to Translink.
Today09:57 AM
Sarah Harford
Shed roof blown onto road
A shed roof has been reported to have been blown onto the Ballyquinn Road in Dungiven. Police advised road users to avoid the area.
Today09:56 AM
Sarah Harford
Newtownards warning
“Motorists are urged to take extra care on a number of roads in the Newtownards area due to the impact of poor weather conditions this morning,” the PSNI said.
“There is a fallen tree on the Belfast Road, and there is also a report of a fallen tree on the Springvale Road, between Ballyhalbert and Ballywalter, at its junction with the Inishargie Road. Both lanes are currently blocked as a result of this.”
Today09:54 AM
Adrian Rutherford
Second pitch inspection
There is also a 10.30am pitch inspection at Taylors Avenue ahead of Carrick Rangers and Dungannon Swifts.
One of the day’s biggest Irish League games is now subject to a pitch inspection. Mid-Ulster rivals Portadown and Glenavon are due to meet at Shamrock Park. There is an 11am pitch inspection.
