Storm Bram: Thousands without power and roads ‘impassable’ as Met Office issued weather warning for Northern Ireland

The Met Office issued both amber and yellow weather warnings for wind, with the amber alert lasting until 8pm – extended by an hour from its initial 7pm estimated ending.

The yellow warning remained in place until 10pm.

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Today’s warnings covered much of Northern Ireland, including counties Antrim, Fermanagh, Londonderry, and Tyrone.

Meteorologists warned that gusts could reach 60-70mph, with coastal areas and higher ground potentially experiencing winds of over 80mph.

By mid-afternoon, the Magilligan weather station in Co Londonderry had recorded the strongest gusts of the day, reaching 59mph at 2pm.

Although the official yellow warning ends at 10pm, conditions are expected to remain tempestuous overnight, with gusts along the coa