Strongs winds caused disruption to travel on Friday morning, as a number of roads were impacted by fallen trees and some flights have been cancelled.
A yellow warning for wind is in place for counties Antrim, Armagh and Down until 1pm, with the Met Office expecting gusts of up to 55mph.
The weather forecaster advised that exposed coasts and hills could see gusts of 65 mph.
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The strong winds brought trees down on a number of roads ahead of Friday morning rush-hour traffic, which have since been cleared.
Yellow Weather Warning ⚠️
Leave a safe distance from vehicle in front: look out for people who walk or cycle, their balance & visibility may be compromised by the high winds.
Watch out for fallen trees across the road network. Check https://t.co/w7st0BXpcv for latest on the roads pic.twitter.com/4joiKhNhTh— roadtozero (@roadtozero) February 21, 2025
Fallen trees were noted in Bangor on the Newtownards dual carriageway and in Downpatrick, where a van hit a tree earlier on the Ardglass Road, according to TrafficWatchNI.
Trees were also brought down outside of the yellow warning area in Co Fermanagh, with police earlier issuing guidance to avoid the Pettigoe Road in Kesh.
As of 10.12am, a large fallen tree still blocked the A50 Bann Road in Castlewellan, with work in progress to clear the obstruction.
Police have also advised that flooding near a quarry at Dungiven on the Glenshane Road is causing congestion on Friday morning – drivers are advised to seek an alternative route, if possible.
Elsewhere, Belfast City Airport issued guidance to passengers that Friday’s weather conditions could impact their flights.
While Belfast City Airport remains open and operational, due to adverse weather conditions there may be some disruption to flights across the UK.
Passengers are advised to check the status of their flight directly with the airline before travelling to the airport. pic.twitter.com/IxR5gn4GnA
— Belfast City Airport (@BELFASTCITY_AIR) February 21, 2025
A spokesperson for the airport said: “While Belfast City Airport remains open and operational, due to adverse weather conditions there may be some disruption to flights across the UK.
“Passengers are advised to check the status of their flight directly with the airline before travelling to the airport.”
Aer Lingus has cancelled nine of its UK flights to and from the airport, according to their website.
Weather conditions also resulted in the suspension of Strangford Lough Ferry service.
The Met Office advised that the winds are expected to quickly ease from Friday afternoon, while another wind warning for the whole of the north is set to come into effect from 3am until 3pm on Sunday.