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Barra Best<\/span>BBC News NI weather presenter<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Weather warnings have been issued ahead of Storm Bram, which is forecast to affect the island of Ireland from late on Monday.<\/p>\n

The deep Atlantic low-pressure system is expected to bring widespread rain northwards overnight into Tuesday, with winds strengthening as the storm moves in.<\/p>\n

Wind speeds will increase through Tuesday morning, with gusts around 50mph (80km\/h) becoming widespread by lunchtime, before strengthening further into the afternoon.<\/p>\n

The Met Office<\/a> has issued a yellow wind warning covering all of Northern Ireland from 09:00 to 21:00 GMT on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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It warns gusts between 50-60mph (80km\/h-100km\/h) are possible fairly widely, with potential speeds of around 70mph (115km\/h) or more for some exposed headlands and higher ground.<\/p>\n

The Met Office has also warned of possible stronger winds if the storm passes closer to Ireland than expected.<\/p>\n

This could lead to transport delays, large waves around the coast, flying debris, damage to buildings, and a chance of power cuts.<\/p>\n

Roads and river teams from the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) have been checking and clearing road gullies, and other drainage infrastructure.<\/p>\n

There are additional staff on standby to respond to incidents and temporary flood defences have been installed as part of a precautionary measure.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Temporary tidal defences have been deployed between the Lagan Weir and the Stranmillis Weir<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n

Tuesday council area closures<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
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