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Storm Barra: NI braced for strong winds and heavy rain Storm Barra brings strong winds, heavy rain and snow to NI
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Storm Arwen brought heavy rain and strong winds to parts of Northern Ireland in November Firefighters have worked to pump away floodwater in Bantry, County Cork
A yellow weather warning is in place for strong winds and heavy rain caused by Storm Barra in Northern Ireland. Storm Barra has brought strong winds, heavy rain and snow to Northern Ireland, with a yellow weather warning in place until 09:00 GMT on Wednesday.
The Met Office alert started at 06:00 GMT and lasts until 09:00 on Wednesday. This could bring power cuts and a chance of damage or flooding to buildings.
This could bring power cuts and a slight chance of damage or flooding to buildings. In the Republic of Ireland, a red warning, the highest alert level, is in effect across parts of the south west.
A red warning, the Republic of Ireland's highest alert level, is in effect across parts of the south-west of Ireland. Schools have been closed across 12 counties and 33,000 homes and businesses are already without power.
Yellow warnings for rain, wind and snow are in place across most of the UK.
In Scotland, the storm threatens disruption to areas still recovering from Storm Arwen.
Met Éireann reported that counties Cork, Kerry and Clare are expected to face gusts of more than 130 km/h (80mph), as well as a combination of coastal flooding, high tides and storm surges.Met Éireann reported that counties Cork, Kerry and Clare are expected to face gusts of more than 130 km/h (80mph), as well as a combination of coastal flooding, high tides and storm surges.
Irish national broadcaster RTÉ has reported that a gust of 113 km/h (70mph) was recorded at 06:00 on Sherkin Island, just off the coast of Cork and in Cork city, the River Lee has spilled over on the city's quays.Irish national broadcaster RTÉ has reported that a gust of 113 km/h (70mph) was recorded at 06:00 on Sherkin Island, just off the coast of Cork and in Cork city, the River Lee has spilled over on the city's quays.
More than 30,000 homes and businesses in the Republic are already with power.
River Lee has begun to spill over onto the #Cork’s city centre quays. High tide 07.24. Fire alarms going off and wind picking up. #redWindwarning in place for #cork & #Kerry since 6am @rtenews pic.twitter.com/xIVlSWZYKdRiver Lee has begun to spill over onto the #Cork’s city centre quays. High tide 07.24. Fire alarms going off and wind picking up. #redWindwarning in place for #cork & #Kerry since 6am @rtenews pic.twitter.com/xIVlSWZYKd
Schools are to close in 12 counties across the Republic.
The next warning level, status orange, will be in effect for a time across counties Limerick, Waterford, Galway, Mayo, Wexford, Dublin, Louth, Wicklow and east Meath.The next warning level, status orange, will be in effect for a time across counties Limerick, Waterford, Galway, Mayo, Wexford, Dublin, Louth, Wicklow and east Meath.
In Northern Ireland, the yellow alert warns of a small risk of fast flowing or deep floodwater causing danger to life.In Northern Ireland, the yellow alert warns of a small risk of fast flowing or deep floodwater causing danger to life.
Disruptive wind and some snow are also expected in parts of northern England and Scotland.
This has led to the cancellation of some flights, with a further Met Office warning that driving conditions could be difficult.This has led to the cancellation of some flights, with a further Met Office warning that driving conditions could be difficult.
The service said winds were likely to be strongest along the Down and Antrim coastlines.The service said winds were likely to be strongest along the Down and Antrim coastlines.
Some sleet or snow is possible over the west of Northern Ireland.Some sleet or snow is possible over the west of Northern Ireland.
Between 20 to 30mm of rain is expected "quite widely", which increases up to 50mm on higher ground, the Met Office added, with gusts reaching 65 to 75mph in some exposed coastal areas.Between 20 to 30mm of rain is expected "quite widely", which increases up to 50mm on higher ground, the Met Office added, with gusts reaching 65 to 75mph in some exposed coastal areas.
'Winds are picking up' - Cecilia Daly BBC News NI weather'Winds are picking up' - Cecilia Daly BBC News NI weather
It is very much a developing situation.It is very much a developing situation.
It is bitterly cold, very wet, there is sleet and snow falling across the higher ground in the north and west and the winds are picking up.It is bitterly cold, very wet, there is sleet and snow falling across the higher ground in the north and west and the winds are picking up.
We are expecting the peak winds to be between 09:00 GMT and 15:00.We are expecting the peak winds to be between 09:00 GMT and 15:00.
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The latest weather forecast for Northern IrelandThe latest weather forecast for Northern Ireland
Coastal areas will have the strongest wind gusts, particularly Down and Antrim.Coastal areas will have the strongest wind gusts, particularly Down and Antrim.
It will become drier for a time in the afternoon, but only briefly because then the heavy showers will kick in.It will become drier for a time in the afternoon, but only briefly because then the heavy showers will kick in.
It is not really until this evening when the winds will start to reduce.It is not really until this evening when the winds will start to reduce.
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has appealed for people to stay "well back from the water's edge" due to the risk of large waves, and in any coastal emergency to dial 999 for the coastguard.The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has appealed for people to stay "well back from the water's edge" due to the risk of large waves, and in any coastal emergency to dial 999 for the coastguard.
The second named storm this season, Storm Barra comes just 10 days after Storm Arwen struck on 26 November, causing disruption and three fatalities across the UK.The second named storm this season, Storm Barra comes just 10 days after Storm Arwen struck on 26 November, causing disruption and three fatalities across the UK.
BBC Ireland Correspondent Chris Page lost a glove to the Irish Sea while reporting during strong winds in Newcastle, County DownBBC Ireland Correspondent Chris Page lost a glove to the Irish Sea while reporting during strong winds in Newcastle, County Down
'Sustained weather assault''Sustained weather assault'
Cathy Halloran, a correspondent for RTÉ, reported "howling winds and heavy rain" in Tralee in County Kerry on Tuesday morning.Cathy Halloran, a correspondent for RTÉ, reported "howling winds and heavy rain" in Tralee in County Kerry on Tuesday morning.
She told BBC News NI's Good Morning Ulster the south-west of Ireland was prepared for a "sustained weather assault" until Wednesday.She told BBC News NI's Good Morning Ulster the south-west of Ireland was prepared for a "sustained weather assault" until Wednesday.
Ronan Galvin, who owns a café on the promenade in Salthill, County Galway, said he had used sandbags to protect his business.Ronan Galvin, who owns a café on the promenade in Salthill, County Galway, said he had used sandbags to protect his business.
"We've taken the necessary precautions that we would take for storms of this nature," he continued."We've taken the necessary precautions that we would take for storms of this nature," he continued.
"Our big concern would be overlapping from the seawater. That's what poses our biggest risk.""Our big concern would be overlapping from the seawater. That's what poses our biggest risk."
The RNLI has asked people to stay away from large waves caused by Storm BarraThe RNLI has asked people to stay away from large waves caused by Storm Barra
Cancellations and closuresCancellations and closures
The Irish Department of Education has advised that all schools in counties covered by an orange or red warning should shut on Tuesday.The Irish Department of Education has advised that all schools in counties covered by an orange or red warning should shut on Tuesday.
Schools in other areas should keep up-to-date with weather warnings for any changes, the department said.Schools in other areas should keep up-to-date with weather warnings for any changes, the department said.
On Tuesday, the Irish Farmers' Association urged its members to take every precaution to safeguard themselves and livestock during the storm.On Tuesday, the Irish Farmers' Association urged its members to take every precaution to safeguard themselves and livestock during the storm.
The River Lee in Cork burst its banks on Tuesday morningThe River Lee in Cork burst its banks on Tuesday morning
An Garda Síochána (Irish police) are advising people to avoid all unnecessary travel where red and orange warnings are in place.An Garda Síochána (Irish police) are advising people to avoid all unnecessary travel where red and orange warnings are in place.
Evelyn Cusack, Met Éireann's Head of Forecasting, said she expected it to be "windy along eastern parts of Northern Ireland", however, the region will not be the "worst affected".Evelyn Cusack, Met Éireann's Head of Forecasting, said she expected it to be "windy along eastern parts of Northern Ireland", however, the region will not be the "worst affected".
Rather, she told BBC Radio Foyle, "the worst will be further south over much of Munster".Rather, she told BBC Radio Foyle, "the worst will be further south over much of Munster".
Ms Cusack added that a flood risk in Cork because of high tides had receded.Ms Cusack added that a flood risk in Cork because of high tides had receded.
With the arrival of #StormBarra tomorrow, we continue to advise that all unnecessary travel should be avoided where Red and Orange warnings are in placeWe advise the public to regularly monitor https://t.co/TJBfRQ159T for further updates over the next two days https://t.co/YPUJYgYoR8 In County Donegal, traffic has been moving slowly through Barnesmore Gap after snowfall.
Independent Sligo councillor Marie Casserly posted a video on social media showing the wintry scenes.
The Barnesmore Gap in Donegal this morning @MetEireann @donegalcouncil @RTENationwide @barrabest @TeresaMannion @WeatherRTE @iweatheronline @DonegalWeatherC @deric_tv @OceanFmIreland @DalysDonegal #StormBarra #StaySafe #Sneachta pic.twitter.com/e4qFvnagcM
Flight operator Aer Lingus has cancelled some services on Tuesday, including flights from Cork to Amsterdam and London Heathrow.Flight operator Aer Lingus has cancelled some services on Tuesday, including flights from Cork to Amsterdam and London Heathrow.
Customers are advised to check with the airline for further information.Customers are advised to check with the airline for further information.
The National Trust said its Mount Stewart estate on the shores of Strangford Lough would close on Tuesday "to ensure the safety of our visitors, staff and volunteers".The National Trust said its Mount Stewart estate on the shores of Strangford Lough would close on Tuesday "to ensure the safety of our visitors, staff and volunteers".
Victoria Park in east Belfast will also be closed from Tuesday morning until 09:00 on Wednesday, Belfast City Council confirmed. It said this was due to the threat of heavy rain coinciding with predicted high tides.Victoria Park in east Belfast will also be closed from Tuesday morning until 09:00 on Wednesday, Belfast City Council confirmed. It said this was due to the threat of heavy rain coinciding with predicted high tides.