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High tides flood seafronts in County Down High tides flood seafronts in County Down
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Strong winds and high tides have caused serious flooding in County Down.Strong winds and high tides have caused serious flooding in County Down.
The main road between Rostrevor and Warrenpoint is submerged in sea water, and police have advised motorists to avoid the area.The main road between Rostrevor and Warrenpoint is submerged in sea water, and police have advised motorists to avoid the area.
In Killough, County Down, the A2 Station Road has been closed because of flooding. In Killough, County Down, the A2 Station Road was closed for a time because of flooding.
Preparations for potential flooding are continuing in east Belfast, with more sandbags being distributed. With heavy rain forecast for Sunday followed by high winds on Monday, sandbags are being distributed in a number of coastal towns in County Down.
A number of distribution centres are being opened on Sunday:
Thousands of sandbags have already been given out in east Belfast.
The collection point at Inverary Community Centre in the Sydenham area closes at 16:00 GMT, but an alternative site will open on Monday morning if necessary.
Authorities are concerned about what may happen on Monday, when the high tide combines with expected strong winds and heavy rain.Authorities are concerned about what may happen on Monday, when the high tide combines with expected strong winds and heavy rain.
Police said a number of areas had been identified as being at risk of flooding:
Assistant Chief Constable Stephen Martin, who is in charge of the multi-agency response, said operators of underground car parks in Belfast city centre had been advised to close on Monday as a precaution.
"We would urge the public to remain on alert and to be mindful of their own safety, in particular, to avoid coastal paths, be wary of possibly unstable harbour defences and to drive with extreme caution as many roads continue to be affected by surface water," he added.
Winds warningWinds warning
About 3,000 sandbags were given out by Belfast City Council on Saturday.
The collection point at Inverary Community Centre in the Sydenham area reopened at 10:00 GMT on Sunday.
On Friday, emergency measures were put in place, amid warnings of a possible tidal surge affecting Belfast.
Walls of sandbags were put in place in parts of central and east Belfast, but the tide peaked without major flooding.
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning of winds for Northern Ireland on Monday.
"Strong winds will combine with large waves to bring the risk of coastal flooding," it said.
"The public should be aware of the dangers of waves crashing onshore and over-topping shore lines and sea fronts."
Elsewhere in the UK, the Met Office has also issued yellow alerts for the west coast of Britain.
And in the Republic of Ireland, the west coast is expected to see some of the strongest gusts on Sunday and Monday.
Met Éireann (the Irish Meteorological Service) has issued its second highest alert for wind.
A status orange, which means to be be prepared for possible disruption, is in place for Wexford, Galway, Mayo, Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick and Waterford.
Gusts of up to 100 to 120km per hour could hit exposed coastal areas.
The main Rostrevor Road is completely submerged and police are advising motorists to avoid it completely.
The A2 Station Road in Killough has been closed from the B176 Downpatrick Road, Killough to the B1 Downpatrick Road, Ardglass because of flooding caused by the high tide. A diversion is in place.
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning of winds for Northern Ireland on Monday.The Met Office has issued a yellow warning of winds for Northern Ireland on Monday.
"Strong winds will combine with large waves to bring the risk of coastal flooding," it said."Strong winds will combine with large waves to bring the risk of coastal flooding," it said.
"The public should be aware of the dangers of waves crashing onshore and over-topping shore lines and sea fronts.""The public should be aware of the dangers of waves crashing onshore and over-topping shore lines and sea fronts."
Elsewhere in the UK, the Met Office has also issued yellow alerts for the west coast of Britain.Elsewhere in the UK, the Met Office has also issued yellow alerts for the west coast of Britain.
And in the Republic of Ireland, the west coast is expected to see some of the strongest gusts on Sunday and Monday.And in the Republic of Ireland, the west coast is expected to see some of the strongest gusts on Sunday and Monday.
Met Éireann (the Irish Meteorological Service) has issued its second highest alert for wind.Met Éireann (the Irish Meteorological Service) has issued its second highest alert for wind.
A status orange, which means to be be prepared for possible disruption, is in place for Wexford, Galway, Mayo, Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick and Waterford.A status orange, which means to be be prepared for possible disruption, is in place for Wexford, Galway, Mayo, Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick and Waterford.
Gusts of up to 100 to 120km per hour could hit exposed coastal areas.Gusts of up to 100 to 120km per hour could hit exposed coastal areas.