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Strong winds bring disruption to Northern Ireland Strong winds bring disruption to Northern Ireland
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Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE) has said about 4,000 customers are without power after strong winds caused disruption to supplies. Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE) has said about 2,300 customers are without power after strong winds caused disruption to supplies.
Overall close to 30,000 customers have been affected at some point, with the highest number off power at any one time about 7,000.Overall close to 30,000 customers have been affected at some point, with the highest number off power at any one time about 7,000.
The Christmas market in Belfast city centre was closed as a safety precaution. It re-opened at 14:00 GMT.The Christmas market in Belfast city centre was closed as a safety precaution. It re-opened at 14:00 GMT.
The Met Office has also issued a warning of the likelihood of ice.The Met Office has also issued a warning of the likelihood of ice.
Police said several roads have been closed due to fallen trees.Police said several roads have been closed due to fallen trees.
Some ferry services have also been cancelled.Some ferry services have also been cancelled.
NIE said it had opened local incident centres across Northern Ireland.NIE said it had opened local incident centres across Northern Ireland.
"We would hope to have the majority of customers back on supply tonight," said spokeswoman Julia Carson."We would hope to have the majority of customers back on supply tonight," said spokeswoman Julia Carson.
"However, due to the high volumes of individual faults, some customers in isolated areas may be off supply for a longer period.""However, due to the high volumes of individual faults, some customers in isolated areas may be off supply for a longer period."
Strong winds led to the Foyle Bridge being closed to high-sided vehicles earlier on Thursday, but it has now re-opened.Strong winds led to the Foyle Bridge being closed to high-sided vehicles earlier on Thursday, but it has now re-opened.
In County Tyrone, the road between Moneymore and Cookstown was closed for a time, after strong winds caused a large milk silo at the Dale Farm plant to break loose from its foundations. It was slightly damaged, but has since been secured.In County Tyrone, the road between Moneymore and Cookstown was closed for a time, after strong winds caused a large milk silo at the Dale Farm plant to break loose from its foundations. It was slightly damaged, but has since been secured.
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All ferry sailings between Rathlin and Ballycastle have been cancelled because of the weather conditions.All ferry sailings between Rathlin and Ballycastle have been cancelled because of the weather conditions.
P&O Ferries said it anticipated disruptions on its services from Larne and Cairnryan.P&O Ferries said it anticipated disruptions on its services from Larne and Cairnryan.
It said anyone travelling on Thursday should check in as normal but expect delays.It said anyone travelling on Thursday should check in as normal but expect delays.
The company said its latest sailing information would be updated on its travel information and weatherline on 0845 832 8888.The company said its latest sailing information would be updated on its travel information and weatherline on 0845 832 8888.
Northern Ireland Railways said debris on the line had led to delays and cancellations on its Londonderry and Larne services.Northern Ireland Railways said debris on the line had led to delays and cancellations on its Londonderry and Larne services.
John Wylie from the Met Office said: "It's completely normal for the time of year. We've got to expect a few stormy periods every winter."John Wylie from the Met Office said: "It's completely normal for the time of year. We've got to expect a few stormy periods every winter."