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There are @metofficeni strong winds weather warnings in some areas from 6pm today (Mon 26 Oct) until 9pm tomorrow. Injuries or danger to life, travel delays,large waves at coasts, power cuts, buildings damage, fallen trees possible. Info/advice: nidirect.gov.uk/winds @deptinfra
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Met Office
@metoffice3h
⚠️ Yellow weather warning issued ⚠️ Strong winds across Wales, parts of western England, southwest Scotland and eastern parts of Northern Ireland Monday 1800 - Tuesday 0300 Latest info 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning Stay #WeatherAware ⚠️
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Yellow warning of wind affecting Northern Ireland www.​metoffice.​gov.​uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings#?date=2026-10-26&id=61bc9a69-3fe9-4807-ab6d-abdc08cf4a2b&referrer=rss
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Fallen tree or other obstruction on a road? You can report it online: nidirect.gov.uk/report-obstr… @deptinfra
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#StormBoelo strong winds weather warnings are still in place this morning (Sun 25 Oct): - amber in some areas until 10am - yellow until 12pm Injuries/danger to life possible,travel disruption,power cuts,fallen trees likely Info/advice: nidirect.gov.uk/winds @deptinfra
Storm Boelo- strong winds weather warnings Amber triangle – amber warning Saturday 24 October 9pm to Sunday 25 October 10am Yellow triangle – yellow warning Saturday 24 October 10am to Sunday 25 October 12pm

ALT Storm Boelo- strong winds weather warnings Amber triangle – amber warning Saturday 24 October 9pm to Sunday 25 October 10am Yellow triangle – yellow warning Saturday 24 October 10am to Sunday 25 October 12pm

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Make sure you remember to put your clocks back tonight: nidirect.gov.uk/news/remembe… #ClocksGoBack
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Useful emergency numbers if you need them during the @metofficeni #StormBoelo weather warnings for strong winds in place today (Sat 24 Oct) and tomorrow (25 Oct): nidirect.gov.uk/winds @deptinfra @PoliceServiceNI @NIFRSOFFICIAL @NIElectricity @niwnews
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Fallen tree or other obstruction on a road? You can report it online: nidirect.gov.uk/report-obstr… @deptinfra @NIFRSOFFICIAL @PoliceServiceNI
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#StormBoelo strong winds weather warnings: -amber in some areas from 9pm tonight (Sat 24 Oct) to 10am tomorrow -yellow 10am today to 12pm tomorrow Injuries/danger to life possible,travel disruption,power cuts,flying debris,fallen trees likely Info/advice: nidirect.gov.uk/winds
Storm Boelo- strong winds weather warnings Amber triangle – amber warning Saturday 24 October 9pm to Sunday 25 October 10am Yellow triangle – yellow warning Saturday 24 October 10am to Sunday 25 October 12pm

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As a precautionary measure, in advance of adverse weather associated with #StormBoelo, the Department will be deploying a portion of the temporary flood defences associated with the Belfast Tidal Flood Alleviation Scheme at Lockview Road and Laganbank Road, Belfast. We apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused to people travelling in the area. Rivers staff will continue to monitor high tides at sensitive locations along the coast over the weekend. #StormBoelo
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Amber warning of wind affecting Northern Ireland www.​metoffice.​gov.​uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings#?date=2026-10-24&id=3df474a5-8801-44ff-b9e9-3bfa2021355a&referrer=rss
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Make sure you remember to put your clocks back this weekend: nidirect.gov.uk/news/remembe… #ClocksGoBack
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With weather warnings for wind in place across the weekend, we’re urging everyone to stay safe. Look out for road closures, drive at the speed conditions allow for and have torches or battery-operated candles ready for power cuts.
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There have been @metoffice weather warnings for strong winds issued due to #StormBoelo. - Amber warning for wind in Northern areas from 9pm tomorrow (Saturday) to 9pm Sunday - Yellow warning for wind from 10am Saturday to 12pm Sunday. Road users should take extra care especially along coastal routes. Info and advice @TrafficwatchNI & @nidirect Report an obstruction at: nidirect.gov.uk/services/rep…
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@daera_niOct 23
⚠️#stormboelo 👉Amber wind warning for Sat 24/Sun 25 Oct 👉Farmers please be mindful of your own safety when protecting premises & livestock. 👉Birdkeepers please be vigilant during storm as flooding or damage to hen houses increases risk of an avian influenza incursion @nidirect
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Met Office
@metofficeOct 23
Another storm is on the way for the UK as we head into the weekend ⚠️ #StormBoelo will bring damaging winds with disruption expected, stay #WeatherAware Latest info 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning
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If you see these lights flashing on one of the EA's yellow buses, be aware that children and young people will be getting on or off the vehicle. We encourage all road users to exercise caution around school buses, particularly when they are stopping or taking off. More information on safe travelling to and from school can be found on the Home to School Transport section of our website eani.org.uk
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Please be advised of the following River Notice for this weekend.👇
DfC River Notice graphic featuring a background of Belfast’s River Lagan, with white text on a purple rectangle that reads: “River Notice. Saturday 24 - Sunday 25 October 2026. Notice is hereby given that the River Lagan between the Lagan Weir and the Stranmillis Weir will be unsafe for navigation at the following times: 1230 hrs - 2000 hrs on Saturday 24 October 2026. 1300 hrs - 2100 hrs on Sunday 25 October 2026. The River Lagan will be fully lowered at these times to provide freshwater storage during a forecast storm surge period. River users are advised not to be on the river during these periods as the river level will fall substantially below the normal minimum impoundment level.”

ALT DfC River Notice graphic featuring a background of Belfast’s River Lagan, with white text on a purple rectangle that reads: “River Notice. Saturday 24 - Sunday 25 October 2026. Notice is hereby given that the River Lagan between the Lagan Weir and the Stranmillis Weir will be unsafe for navigation at the following times: 1230 hrs - 2000 hrs on Saturday 24 October 2026. 1300 hrs - 2100 hrs on Sunday 25 October 2026. The River Lagan will be fully lowered at these times to provide freshwater storage during a forecast storm surge period. River users are advised not to be on the river during these periods as the river level will fall substantially below the normal minimum impoundment level.”

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Useful emergency numbers if you need them during the @metofficeni #StormBoelo weather warnings for strong winds tomorrow (Sat 24 Oct) and Sunday (25 Oct): nidirect.gov.uk/winds @deptinfra @NIFRSOFFICIAL @PoliceServiceNI @NIElectricity @niwnews @mea_bc @CausewayCouncil
List of emergency numbers image: Emergency services 999 or 112, Flooding Incident Line 0300 2000 100, NI Electricity Networks 03457 643643, NI Gas emergency service 0800 002 001, NI Water 03457 440088, Housing Executive 03448 920901

ALT List of emergency numbers image: Emergency services 999 or 112, Flooding Incident Line 0300 2000 100, NI Electricity Networks 03457 643643, NI Gas emergency service 0800 002 001, NI Water 03457 440088, Housing Executive 03448 920901

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