Storm Darragh disruption across Northern Ireland
With the arrival of Storm Dara, the second highest level weather warning – Amber Alert – has been issued across Northern Ireland.
Some Festival event canceled On Saturday, the council closed some facilities. Flights and ferries are also affected.
Scores of trees fell across Northern Ireland overnight, with reports of localized flooding.
A yellow warning for high winds is in effect in Northern Ireland from 01:00 GMT on Saturday until 21:00 GMT on Saturday.
Storm Darla is the fourth named storm this season, following Ashley, Burt and Conor.
The highest level red wind warning was in place for some counties in the Republic of Ireland overnight, but this has now ended.
The Met Office predicts wind gusts of around 80mph (130km/h) around the Northern Ireland coast from early Saturday morning.
Gusts of 60-70 mph (100-115 kph) are possible inland areas before the westerly winds weaken Saturday afternoon.
Around 3 million people live in parts of Wales and south-west England The government issued an emergency alert.
Ards and North Down District Council has canceled its Christmas weekend events at Cockle Row Cottages in Groomsport.
Belfast City Council said Christmas market closed The protest at the town hall was “disappointing” but he added that “the safety of our visitors and traders is paramount”. It is planned to reopen on Sunday, weather permitting.
of the council Parks and playgrounds will be closed Saturday The council is asking the public not to visit Bog Meadows, Cavhill Country Park and its other open spaces.
this Charming winter garden Saturday’s show at Castle Antrim has been cancelled.
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council has Some outdoor recreation areas closedand warned the public not to walk along cliff paths, harbor piers or woodland parks.
The National Trust said the facility at Stewart Strand Port will be closed.
Facilities in the Derry and Strabane council area will be closed, including parks, recycling centers and outdoor sports and leisure facilities.
The council also said the weather may have an impact on street cleaning and rubbish disposal services.
There will be no scheduled sporting activities at the outdoor facilities on Saturday.
Derry and Strabane Council said cemeteries would only be open for burials on Saturdays.
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council said some events Events planned for Saturday have been cancelled.
Lisburn and Castlereagh Council said Some events planned for Christmas will be postponed due to weatherincluding the Dundonald Christmas Market. Parks and open spaces, including cemeteries, have been closed since Friday and will remain closed on Saturday.
All council parks, forest parks and amusement parks in Mid-Ulster will be closed during the warning period.
The council advises the public to avoid open spaces and areas with trees. you can get a A full list of affected facilities can be found here.
The Mid-Ulster National Trust has canceled Friday’s Twilight Market and the first day of Saturday’s Christmas Market, which was due to be held in Algory, Dungannon.
In the Mid and East Antrim council area, Sentinel Hill, Memorial Park and Bracknamackley Forest in Ballymena will be closed from Friday to Sunday morning.
Newry Morne and Down District Council has rescheduled its Christmas craft event which was due to take place at Castlewellan Forest Park on Saturday.
They also said that four forest country parks and Warrenpoint Park, will be closed It will be closed to cars and pedestrians from Friday afternoon through Sunday.
