A weather warning for wind is now in force across parts of Northern Ireland.
The yellow alert issued by the Met Office came into place at 6am and will remain in force until 1pm on Friday, February 21. The warning covers Co Antrim, Co Down, and Co Armagh.
There are reports of a number blocked roads due to fallen trees across NI this morning.
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The Met Office said: "Strong and gusty southerly winds may cause disruption to transport and infrastructure."
The forecaster added: "A spell of strong and gusty southerly winds is expected and will likely coincide with rush hour on Friday. Gusts of 45-55 mph are likely across the warning area, with exposed coasts and hills of counties Down and Antrim perhaps seeing gusts of 65 mph.
"Winds will quickly ease from the west during the early afternoon."
A further wind warning covering the whole of Northern Ireland comes into place 3am on Sunday, February 23, and will remain in force until 3pm.
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07:45Nadia Breen
PSNI warn of blocked road
A police statement said: "Road users are advised to avoid the Pettigo Road, Kesh this morning due to fallen trees that have blocked the road.
"Traffic is being diverted onto the Boa Island Road. Please seek an alternative route for your journey at this time."
07:44KEY EVENT
Fallen trees across NI
Trafficwatch said: "These have been actioned to be attended so far this morning.
Co Fermanagh - the Pettigoe Road in Kesh is obstructed by two fallen tree this morning Co Fermanagh - Killadeas Road, Ballinamallard, Enniskillen partially obstructed by a fallen tree Ards Peninsula - 187, Moss Road, Millisle fallen tree Bangor - Newtownards Dual Carriageway around North Road Junction - fallen tree Downpatrick - Ardglass Road Finneston House at Downshire Hospital - van has hit fallen tree."07:36Nadia Breen
Weather forecast from the Met Office
Today:
Heavy rain with strong to gale force southerly winds, locally severe around the east coast. Drier and brighter conditions then developing in the afternoon with a scattering of showers. The strongest winds will ease during the afternoon, albeit remaining breezy. Maximum temperature 12 °C.
Tonight:
Breezy with clear spells and a few showers. These showers may be occasionally heavy in the west, however becoming fewer later in the night and dry in the east. Minimum temperature 6 °C
07:34Nadia Breen
Weather warning in place until 1pm on Friday
The Met Office said: "Strong and gusty southerly winds may cause disruption to transport and infrastructure.
"A spell of strong and gusty southerly winds is expected and will likely coincide with rush hour on Friday. Gusts of 45-55 mph are likely across the warning area, with exposed coasts and hills of counties Down and Antrim perhaps seeing gusts of 65 mph.
"Winds will quickly ease from the west during the early afternoon."
07:32Nadia Breen
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