Woman taken to hospital after being hit by Storm Debi debris

A woman has been taken to hospital after being hit by flying debris as Storm Debi’s trail of destruction also brought coastal flooding and widespread power outages across Ireland.

Heavy winds and fallen trees have been reported across Ireland as local authorities moved to respond to the damage following the lifting of red and orange weather alerts.

An Irish Government scheme to support people living in homes affected by severe weather has been extended to Co Galway following flooding in Galway City and nearby Oranmore.

Gusts reach up to 65mph as storm Debi continue to affect transport

One of the highest gusts recorded on Monday morning was a wind speed of 74mph at Killowen in Co Down.

NIE Networks said about 2,000 customers were without power, mainly around Craigavon, Newry and Downpatrick.

Latest traffic news from Belfast area

Belfast

  • A0055 Upper Knockbreda @ Castlereagh Road – passable with care
  • C0269 Gilnahirk Road - closed
  • B0170 Belmont Road - passable with care
  • U0807 Ashton Park - passable with care
  • B0505 Holywood Road - passable with care
  • A0020 Newtownards Road, Belfast - passable with care
  • A0002 Bridge End - passable with care
  • A0023 Castlereagh Road - passable with care
  • U0501 North Bank - passable with care
  • U0510 Drumcairn Close - passable with care
  • B520_40 Stewartstown Road, Coalisland at Kingsrow closed due to flooding
  • St James Road (closed due to flooding)

Greater Belfast

  • Belfast - Creghitions Road is closed in both directions Old Golf Course Road Roundabout and Twinbrook Roundout due to a fallen tree (last update 14:00)
Another road closure in Banbridge area as trees continue to affect transport routes
Flooding on the Portaferry Road, according to the PSNI
Translink experiencing trees on the line due to Storm Debi
Waves crash over the promenade in Folkestone, Kent
Storm Debi weather warnings
Widespread power outages across Northern Ireland
Flooding in Cookstown, Co. Tyrone