LIVE Traffic & Travel: Amber weather warning issued - FOUR weather warnings for Northern Ireland for this week
There is currently a yellow warning which expires at 12noon tomorrow ( Tuesday 31)
At 9pm this evening (Monday 30) an orange warning will also come into effect for southern counties in Northern Ireland.
This will run overnight until 9am Tuesday (31)
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Hide AdA further yellow warning for rain covering all of NI comes into place at 9pm (Tuesday 31) running into Wednesday morning
Another yellow warning has been issued for rain related to Storm Ciaran.
This warning will run from 6am Thursday (November 2) until midnight on the same day
Amber weather warning
Persistent heavy rain will lead to further flooding and transport disruption.
What to expect
- Fast flowing or deep floodwater is possible, causing a danger to life
- Extensive flooding of homes and businesses is possible
- Damage to buildings and structures or building collapse might happen
- Road may potentially close, along with bus and train service delays and cancellations
- Dangerous driving conditions might occur, because of spray and flooded roads
- Loss of power and other essential services, such as gas, water or mobile phone services, is possible
- Communities could be completely cut off by floodwater, perhaps for several days
A number of roads are closed this morning.
See our live blog, below. for latest updates
Keep checking back on our LIVE BLOG for further updates.
Traffic & Travel: Northern Ireland Weather on Monday October 30
NI Road Policing and SafetyMotorists are advised to take extra precautions when driving this morning, as heavy rainfall across the country overnight has left the roads hazardous in some areas. Keep a safe distance from the car in front and exercise caution at all times
Enterprise Train#TRAIN #ENT Due to flooding between #Portadown & #Newry, the line is closed until further notice. Enterprise passengers can avail of a bus substitution in place between Lanyon Place & Newry. Click here for the latest updates https://bit.ly/3ngmbCw
Trafficwatch NIArmagh : Ballcrummy road closed due to flooding
Armagh : Mullenure Lane closed due to flooding
Armagh : Bolton Road closed due to flooding
Trafficwatch NI#Belfast : Road users are advised that the earlier incident on the M1 Eastbound at Broadway has now been cleared. (14:15)
Police Armagh, Banbridge and CraigavonRoad users are advised that the Legananny Road, Scarva, is flooded. Although the road is still passable with care, motorists should seek an alternative route to Loughbrickland.
Trafficwatch NI#Belfast : Road users are advised that there is an ongoing incident on the M1. Westbound Jct 3 Blacks Rd off slip. Incident is passable with care. Heavy tail backs within the area.
Trafficwatch NI#Belfast : Road users are advised that there is an ongoing incident on the M1 Eastbound at Broadway. Incident is passable with care. Heavy tail backs within the area.(14:01)