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| Strong winds lead to disruption across NI | Strong winds lead to disruption across NI |
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| Parts of Northern Ireland have experienced disruption due to strong winds, with gales reaching 80mph along the north coast. | |
| The Met Office have issued an amber weather warning for Thursday. | The Met Office have issued an amber weather warning for Thursday. |
| While winds are strongest in the north, the rest of the country has experienced gusts of 60 to 70mph. | While winds are strongest in the north, the rest of the country has experienced gusts of 60 to 70mph. |
| There are reports of fallen trees causing traffic disruption in a number of areas, including Londonderry, Limavady, Dungiven and Belfast. | |
| P&O and Stenaline have said that there may be disruption to ferry sailings and have warned passengers to be prepared for delays or cancellations. | P&O and Stenaline have said that there may be disruption to ferry sailings and have warned passengers to be prepared for delays or cancellations. |
| For further information on P&O services passengers can call 0871 66 44 777, while Stena's Ferrycheck service number is 08705 755 755. | For further information on P&O services passengers can call 0871 66 44 777, while Stena's Ferrycheck service number is 08705 755 755. |
| The ferry crossing between Ballycastle and Rathlin Island has also been cancelled. | The ferry crossing between Ballycastle and Rathlin Island has also been cancelled. |
| Police have closed the Foyle bridge in Londonderry, while pedestrians have been advised not to use the peace bridge in the city. | Police have closed the Foyle bridge in Londonderry, while pedestrians have been advised not to use the peace bridge in the city. |
| Meanwhile, Malin Head in County Donegal has recorded gusts of 89mph on Thursday morning, while winds got up to 80mph at the Giant's Causeway. | |
| BBC NI's weather forecaster Barra Best said that conditions would be worst on Thursday afternoon. | BBC NI's weather forecaster Barra Best said that conditions would be worst on Thursday afternoon. |
| "We expect some very strong winds, especially towards the north coast, so we could see some disruption and possibly some structural damage as a result," he said. | "We expect some very strong winds, especially towards the north coast, so we could see some disruption and possibly some structural damage as a result," he said. |
| The winds are due to ease on Thursday evening. | The winds are due to ease on Thursday evening. |