In Pictures: Storm Barra brings strong winds, heavy rain and disruption to Northern Ireland

Strom Barra has battered Northern Ireland today, with heavy rain and strong gales causing havoc for many.

By Sarah McCann, Search and Trends Writer

Published 7th Dec 2021, 17:30 BST

Updated 7th Dec 2021, 17:32 BST

Storm Barra has been making its way across Northern Ireland, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds in its path.

A Met Office yellow warning for wind is in effect until 18:00 GMT on Tuesday, December 7, whilst a red warning remains in place for the south-west of the Republic of Ireland.

Northern Ireland Electricity confirmed that 1,500 of their customers are currently without power.

There has been widespread disruption across the province, with the North Coast taking the brunt of it.

Here are some pictures of Storm Barra from across Northern Ireland.

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Heavy winds hit Whitehead Promenade in Co Antrim on Tuesday.

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Heavy winds hit Whitehead Promenade in Co Antrim on Tuesday. Photo: Colm Lenaghan/ Pacemaker

Storm Barra brought down trees, like this one blocking a road in the North Coast.

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Storm Barra brought down trees, like this one blocking a road in the North Coast. Photo: Steven McAuley/McAuley Multimedia

There were choppy scenes on Belfast Lough overlooking Carrickfergus Castle.

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There were choppy scenes on Belfast Lough overlooking Carrickfergus Castle. Photo: Matt Mackey / Press Eye.

Flooding has been reported near Ballycastle due to heavy rain.

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Flooding has been reported near Ballycastle due to heavy rain. Photo: Steven McAuley/McAuley Multimedia

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