LIVE Traffic & Travel: Amber weather warning issued - FOUR weather warnings for Northern Ireland for this week

A number of weather warnings are in place for Northern Ireland including a newly issued amber warning for counties Armagh and Down

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)

A 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.

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Traffic & Travel: Northern Ireland Weather on Monday October 30

Mon, 30 Oct, 2023, 13:08 BST

Mon, 30 Oct, 2023, 12:13 BST

#Moira - A26 Glenavy Rd remains closed due to flooding leaving M1 Moira Rd roundabout. Surrounding roads are also badly affected with flooding. Airport traffic may want to consider using M1, A12 ; M2 as an alternative route and allow extra time for their journey (12:10)

TrafficWatchNI

Mon, 30 Oct, 2023, 12:11 BST

There is a @metofficeNI yellow weather warning for heavy rain across NI until 12 noon tomorrow, with an amber warning for Antrim, Down & Armagh from 9pm tonight to 9am tomorrow. Drive safely. Driving through floodwater is dangerous. @NIRoadPolicing

Department for Infrastructure

Mon, 30 Oct, 2023, 10:15 BST

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

Met Office

Mon, 30 Oct, 2023, 10:11 BST

Amber warning of rain affecting Northern Ireland

Met Office

Mon, 30 Oct, 2023, 09:06 BST

The Newtown Road, Camlough is closed between McCrinks Lane and Main Street in Camlough due to flooding this morning, Monday 30th October. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternative main routes for their journey.

Police Newry, Mourne and Down