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Strong winds bring disruption to Northern Ireland | |
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Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE) has said fewer than 3,000 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 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've been liaising with the Met Office for the past couple of days," said Northern Ireland Electricity's (NIE) Julia Carson. | "We've been liaising with the Met Office for the past couple of days," said Northern Ireland Electricity's (NIE) Julia Carson. |
"We knew this was coming and we have additional engineers, emergency crews and call handlers on standby." | "We knew this was coming and we have additional engineers, emergency crews and call handlers on standby." |
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. |
Strong winds at Belfast City Airport have meant a number of flights have been diverted to the International Airport: Birmingham BE402 09:45; Southampton BE986 10:10; London Gatwick EI021 10:15. Cardiff BE282 13:15 is estimated to arrive at 14:00 GMT. | Strong winds at Belfast City Airport have meant a number of flights have been diverted to the International Airport: Birmingham BE402 09:45; Southampton BE986 10:10; London Gatwick EI021 10:15. Cardiff BE282 13:15 is estimated to arrive at 14:00 GMT. |
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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 (Translink) said debris on the line had led to delays and cancellations on its Londonderry and Larne services. | Northern Ireland Railways (Translink) 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. |
"We should expect winds that are capable of causing disruption, especially across the north." | "We should expect winds that are capable of causing disruption, especially across the north." |