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| High winds bring down power lines | High winds bring down power lines |
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| Storms have been battering NI, with 24,000 households left without power and motorists warned not to make unnecessary journeys. | Storms have been battering NI, with 24,000 households left without power and motorists warned not to make unnecessary journeys. |
| A severe weather warning is in force, with winds of up to 80 mph forecast. | A severe weather warning is in force, with winds of up to 80 mph forecast. |
| Fallen trees blocked a number of roads, while builders in Belfast were urged to secure equipment and scaffolding. | Fallen trees blocked a number of roads, while builders in Belfast were urged to secure equipment and scaffolding. |
| Northern Ireland Electricity said major faults had been reported in Craigavon and Downpatrick, while Ballyclare, Bangor and Newry were also affected. | Northern Ireland Electricity said major faults had been reported in Craigavon and Downpatrick, while Ballyclare, Bangor and Newry were also affected. |
| "We have already restored electricity to 5,000 customers and are working on the other faults as quickly as it is safe to do so," a spokesperson said. | "We have already restored electricity to 5,000 customers and are working on the other faults as quickly as it is safe to do so," a spokesperson said. |
| Northern Ireland weather forecast for Saturday night | |
| Police said fallen trees were blocking a large number of roads in County Antrim, with the Ballycastle and Cushendall areas being particularly affected. | Police said fallen trees were blocking a large number of roads in County Antrim, with the Ballycastle and Cushendall areas being particularly affected. |
| Roads were also blocked in Omagh, Newtownstewart, Holywood, Hillsborough and Maghaberry. | Roads were also blocked in Omagh, Newtownstewart, Holywood, Hillsborough and Maghaberry. |
| Flooding closed the Warrenpoint to Rostrevor Road, while at one point, drivers were advised to avoid the sea front at Carrickfergus due to high waves crashing over the wall. | Flooding closed the Warrenpoint to Rostrevor Road, while at one point, drivers were advised to avoid the sea front at Carrickfergus due to high waves crashing over the wall. |