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Roads blocked as winds batter NI High winds bring down power lines
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Storms have been battering NI, with 24,000 households left without power and motorists warned not to make unnecessary journeys.Storms have been battering NI, with 24,000 households left without power and motorists warned not to make unnecessary journeys.
A severe weather warning is in force, with winds of up to 80 mph forecast.A severe weather warning is in force, with winds of up to 80 mph forecast.
Drivers were advised to avoid the seafront at Carrickfergus due to high seas, while flooding closed the Warrenpoint to Rostrevor Road.
Fallen trees blocked a number of roads, while builders in Belfast were urged to secure equipment and scaffolding.Fallen trees blocked a number of roads, while builders in Belfast were urged to secure equipment and scaffolding.
Northern Ireland Electricity said major faults had been reported in Craigavon and Downpatrick, while Ballyclare, Bangor and Newry were also affected.
"We have already restored electricity to 5,000 customers and are working on the other faults as quickly as it is safe to do so," a spokesperson said.
Police said fallen trees were blocking a large number of roads in County Antrim, with the Ballycastle and Cushendall areas being particularly affected.Police said fallen trees were blocking a large number of roads in County Antrim, with the Ballycastle and Cushendall areas being particularly affected.
Roads were also blocked in Omagh, Newtownstewart, Holywood, Hillsborough and Maghaberry.Roads were also blocked in Omagh, Newtownstewart, Holywood, Hillsborough and Maghaberry.
Flooding closed the Warrenpoint to Rostrevor Road, while at one point, drivers were advised to avoid the sea front at Carrickfergus due to high waves crashing over the wall.