Department for Infrastructure
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Department for Infrastructure retweeted
Trafficwatch NI
@TrafficwatchNI
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Motorists are advised that Storm Boelo has led to road closures throughout N Ireland due to fallen trees. Please continue to exercise caution while driving. If travel is essential, leave extra time for your journey and increase your stopping distance from the car in front.
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Department for Infrastructure retweeted
nidirect
@nidirect
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#StormBoelo strong winds weather warnings are still in place this morning (Sun 25 Oct): - amber in some areas until 10am - yellow until 12pm Injuries/danger to life possible,travel disruption,power cuts,fallen trees likely Info/advice: nidirect.gov.uk/winds @deptinfra
Storm Boelo- strong winds weather warnings Amber triangle – amber warning Saturday 24 October 9pm to Sunday 25 October 10am Yellow triangle – yellow warning Saturday 24 October 10am to Sunday 25 October 12pm

ALT Storm Boelo- strong winds weather warnings Amber triangle – amber warning Saturday 24 October 9pm to Sunday 25 October 10am Yellow triangle – yellow warning Saturday 24 October 10am to Sunday 25 October 12pm

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Department for Infrastructure retweeted
NI Road Policing and Safety@NIRoadPolicing
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Storm Boelo has led to road closures across NI due to fallen trees. We would particularly draw your attention to closures on Ballyrobin Road, Templepatrick, which may affect journeys to Belfast International Airport; and on the Glenshane Road, close to Castledawson roundabout.
A Police Service of Northern Ireland graphic with a dark teal background stating 'Road closure' in large light-green text.

ALT A Police Service of Northern Ireland graphic with a dark teal background stating 'Road closure' in large light-green text.
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Department for Infrastructure retweeted
Met Office
@metoffice
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Storm Boelo continues to bring wet and very windy weather to Scotland and Northern Ireland on Sunday ⚠️ Mostly bright across England and Wales, with showers in the west and north, while winds gradually ease 🍃
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Department for Infrastructure retweeted
nidirect
@nidirect
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Fallen tree or other obstruction on a road? You can report it online: nidirect.gov.uk/report-obstr… @deptinfra @NIFRSOFFICIAL @PoliceServiceNI
llustration of a broken tree blocking a road - Report an obstruction on a road or street online

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Department for Infrastructure retweeted
Trafficwatch NI
@TrafficwatchNI
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Derry / L'Derry - Road Users are advised that the Foyle Bridge is currently Closed in both directions due to strong winds. Please use diversionary route for your journey.(12:45)
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Department for Infrastructure retweeted
Police Service NI
@PoliceServiceNI
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The Met Office has issued a number of weather warnings for very strong winds over the weekend leading to the potential for damage and disruption. We are advising motorists that traffic disruption is possible and you should take extra care if you must travel.
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Department for Infrastructure retweeted
nidirect
@nidirect
Oct 24
#StormBoelo strong winds weather warnings: -amber in some areas from 9pm tonight (Sat 24 Oct) to 10am tomorrow -yellow 10am today to 12pm tomorrow Injuries/danger to life possible,travel disruption,power cuts,flying debris,fallen trees likely Info/advice: nidirect.gov.uk/winds
Storm Boelo- strong winds weather warnings Amber triangle – amber warning Saturday 24 October 9pm to Sunday 25 October 10am Yellow triangle – yellow warning Saturday 24 October 10am to Sunday 25 October 12pm

ALT Storm Boelo- strong winds weather warnings Amber triangle – amber warning Saturday 24 October 9pm to Sunday 25 October 10am Yellow triangle – yellow warning Saturday 24 October 10am to Sunday 25 October 12pm

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Department for Infrastructure retweeted
Met Office - Northern Ireland
@metofficeNI
Oct 24
Amber warning of wind affecting Northern Ireland www.​metoffice.​gov.​uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings#?date=2026-10-24&id=3df474a5-8801-44ff-b9e9-3bfa2021355a&referrer=rss
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Department for Infrastructure retweeted
Trafficwatch NI
@TrafficwatchNI
Oct 23
A4 Annaghilla Road Resurfacing Scheme - Traffic Management Update - See dedicated article on TWNI
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Department for Infrastructure retweeted
Trafficwatch NI
@TrafficwatchNI
Oct 23
#Winter Service Update - Icy conditions are now expected on some roads in the North of the province this evening. Salting is planned on the main routes likely to be affected. Road users are advised to exercise caution when travelling
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As a precautionary measure, in advance of adverse weather associated with #StormBoelo, the Department will be deploying a portion of the temporary flood defences associated with the Belfast Tidal Flood Alleviation Scheme at Lockview Road and Laganbank Road, Belfast. We apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused to people travelling in the area. Rivers staff will continue to monitor high tides at sensitive locations along the coast over the weekend. #StormBoelo
Temporary tidal flood defences to be deployed

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Department for Infrastructure retweeted
Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service
@NIFRSOFFICIAL
Oct 23
With weather warnings for wind in place across the weekend, we’re urging everyone to stay safe. Look out for road closures, drive at the speed conditions allow for and have torches or battery-operated candles ready for power cuts.
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There have been @metoffice weather warnings for strong winds issued due to #StormBoelo. - Amber warning for wind in Northern areas from 9pm tomorrow (Saturday) to 9pm Sunday - Yellow warning for wind from 10am Saturday to 12pm Sunday. Road users should take extra care especially along coastal routes. Info and advice @TrafficwatchNI & @nidirect Report an obstruction at: nidirect.gov.uk/services/rep…
Infographic with advice on what to do in severe weather

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Department for Infrastructure retweeted
nidirect
@nidirect
Oct 23
Useful emergency numbers if you need them during the @metofficeni #StormBoelo weather warnings for strong winds tomorrow (Sat 24 Oct) and Sunday (25 Oct): nidirect.gov.uk/winds @deptinfra @NIFRSOFFICIAL @PoliceServiceNI @NIElectricity @niwnews @mea_bc @CausewayCouncil
List of emergency numbers image: Emergency services 999 or 112, Flooding Incident Line 0300 2000 100, NI Electricity Networks 03457 643643, NI Gas emergency service 0800 002 001, NI Water 03457 440088, Housing Executive 03448 920901

ALT List of emergency numbers image: Emergency services 999 or 112, Flooding Incident Line 0300 2000 100, NI Electricity Networks 03457 643643, NI Gas emergency service 0800 002 001, NI Water 03457 440088, Housing Executive 03448 920901
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Department for Infrastructure retweeted
Trafficwatch NI
@TrafficwatchNI
Oct 23
Amber warning for Northern Ireland - Wind - Between 21:00 on Sat 24 Oct & 21:00 on Sun 25 Oct. Storm Boelo bringing a very windy spell this weekend with some disruption possible across parts of Northern Ireland. Please see further details at trafficwatchni.com/twni/
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RT @daera_ni: ⚠️In line with current weather warnings @metofficeNI for high winds during Sat 24 & Sun 25 Oct for NI, DAERA is advising the…
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Department for Infrastructure retweeted
nidirect
@nidirect
Oct 23
#StormBoelo strong winds weather warnings: - amber in some areas from 9pm tomorrow (Sat 24 Oct) to 9pm Sunday - yellow 10am tomorrow to 12pm Sunday Injuries/danger to life possible,travel disruption,power cuts,flying debris,fallen trees likely Info/advice: nidirect.gov.uk/winds
Storm Boelo- strong winds weather warnings Amber triangle – amber warning Saturday 24 October 9pm to Sunday 25 October 9pm Yellow triangle – yellow warning Saturday 24 October 10am to Sunday 25 October 12pm

ALT Storm Boelo- strong winds weather warnings Amber triangle – amber warning Saturday 24 October 9pm to Sunday 25 October 9pm Yellow triangle – yellow warning Saturday 24 October 10am to Sunday 25 October 12pm

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