There are fallen trees and localised flooding as Northern Ireland feels the effects of Storm Darragh.
An amber warning, the second highest level of weather warning, is in place across Northern Ireland with the arrival of Storm Darragh.and councils have closed some facilities on Saturday. Flights and ferries have also been affected.
An amber warning for wind was issued for Northern Ireland from 01:00 GMT on Saturday until 21:00 on Saturday.Storm Darragh is the fourth named storm of the season, following Ashley, Bert, and Conall. Gusts between 60-70mph are likely inland before winds ease from the west through Saturday afternoon.What is cancelled due to Storm Darragh?Ards and North Down Borough Council has cancelled its Christmas weekend at Cockle Row Cottages in Groomsport.at the City Hall is "disappointing" but added that "the safety of our visitors and traders is of the utmost importance". It plans to reopen on Sunday if the weather permits.
All council public parks, forest sites, and play parks across the Mid Ulster council area will be closed for the duration of the warnings.
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