There are weather warnings for strong winds and heavy rain tomorrow. Travel delays, power cuts, spray and large waves in costal areas, flooding, and fallen trees are a possibility. It might be useful to take note of the Flooding Incident Line number - 0300 2000 100.
The Met Office has sent out weather warnings for strong winds and heavy rain.
Weather warnings let the public and emergency services know about potentially hazardous conditions.
You can find out more about weather warnings on the Met Office website.
You should note the following numbers in case of emergency:
You can report a fallen tree or blocked road at the following link:
If your power is off and you want to report it or get more information, contact NIE Networks or visit their website:
You can find an updated list of areas affected by power cuts on the NIE Networks website.
You can get the latest updates about roads at this link:
You should always plan your journey and check the latest weather and travel advice.
If the conditions are bad, ask yourself if you can delay your journey until conditions improve.
You can find information about driving in adverse weather at this link:
You can find information and advice about heavy rain and flooding at this link:
If any flooding happens, you can report it by phoning the Flooding Incident Line on 0300 2000 100.
The Flooding Incident Line is available 24 hours a day, every day. You can report flooding problems on roads or burst water mains and blocked drains.
When you ring the flooding incident line, a member of staff will:
This is a non emergency number, so if you are in danger, call the emergency services on 999.
There is general flooding advice in the following section, including preparing for a flood and what to do if flooding happens:
If your home is flooded due to heavy rainfall, contact the contact the local council and ask about their emergency payments scheme.
For the latest information on bus and train services, go to the Translink website.
You're advised not to visit forests, country parks and nature reserves until the strong winds weather warning is over due to the increased risks of fallen trees, branches and debris.
If local council services are affected by adverse weather, the latest information should be available on council websites.
All road users are asked to pay attention to any road signs and temporary arrangements put in place during severe weather.
Longer journey times or cancellations are possible as road, rail, air and ferry services are affected, with the chance that some roads and bridges could close.
High-sided vehicles are most affected by windy weather, but strong gusts can also blow a car, cyclist, motorcyclist or horse rider off course. This can happen on open stretches of road exposed to strong cross winds, or when passing bridges or gaps in the hedges.
In very windy weather a vehicle may be affected by turbulence created by large vehicles. Motorcyclists are particularly affected, so keep well back from them when they are overtaking a high-sided vehicle.
Motorists are also advised to drive with care due to possible wind-blown debris.
If you're planning to travel by air or sea, you should check with the ferry company or airline in case there are any delays or cancellations.
You should:
During a storm you should:
After a storm you should:
It's important to be prepared for a potential loss of power. You should:
If you depend on electrical equipment that is vital to your health, contact Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE) Networks to get on their medical customer care register:
If your electricity goes off, you should:
In the event of difficulties with the water and sewerage, you will get the most up-to-date information on areas experiencing disruption on the NI Water website. This includes a full postcode search facility.
People who join the NI Water customer care register can get a range of free additional services if they are an older person, have a serious medical condition, or need extra help for any other reason.
You can also phone Waterline 24 hours a day/ 365 days a year on: