Red weather warning issued for Northern Ireland
BBCA red warning for wind has been issued by the Met Office for Northern Ireland.
The entire island of Ireland is now under red alert, the highest level of alert.
The Northern Ireland warning will be in effect from 07:00 to 14:00 GMT on Friday.
An amber warning will also be in force in Northern Ireland from 06:00 to 21:00.
The Met Office says a red weather warning means dangerous conditions with widespread disruption.
It advises people to expect:
- Large waves and beach material being thrown onto coastal roads, beaches and homes
- Driving conditions are very dangerous with fallen trees on the roads
- Power cuts are affecting other services like mobile phone coverage
- Buildings and houses were damaged, roofs were blown off and power lines were broken.
- Roads, bridges and railway lines are closed, with delays and cancellations to bus, train, ferry services and flights.
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