Live updates as Storm Bert batters Northern Ireland

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Storm Bert is bringing periods of wind and gales across Northern Ireland this morning.

The Met Office have issued two separate weather warnings for the region with a wind warning as gusts of up to 70 mph are expected around costal areas of Northern Ireland.

The forecaster has also warned that Storm Bert will bring rain and snow which may cause disruption.

Follow our live blog below for updates as the storm develops.

08:22James Martin McCarthy

What should I expect?

The Met Office have said that we should expect:

Some roads and railways affected with longer journey times by road, bus and train services there is also a chance of cancellations as road, rail, air and ferry services are affectedSpray and flooding on roads will make journey times longerSome interruption to power supplies and other servicesA few homes and businesses floodedThere is a slight chance of some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofsThere is a slight chance that power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverageThere is a small chance that injuries and danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and propertiesThere is a small chance of injuries and danger to life from flying debrisThere is a small chance that some roads and bridges could close

08:11James Martin McCarthy