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Amber warning for Northern Ireland - Wind
Between 21:00 on Sat 24 Oct 2026 and 10:00 on Sun 25 Oct 2026
Headline
The strongest winds from Storm Boelo are expected from Saturday evening and extend eastwards through Sunday.
What to expect
- Flying debris is likely and could lead to injuries or danger to life
- There is a good chance that power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage
- Some damage to buildings and trees, such as tiles blown from roofs and large branches or trees blown over, is likely
- Longer journey times and cancellations likely, as road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected
- Some roads and bridges likely to close
- Injuries and danger to life are likely from large waves and beach material being thrown onto coastal roads, sea fronts and properties
Further Details
Very strong westerly winds associated with Storm Boelo are expected with fairly widespread gusts of 60 to 70 mph and gusts to 80 mph in exposed coastal areas. The strongest winds will initially affect western Scotland and far north of Northern Ireland on Saturday evening and then spread eastwards overnight and through Sunday. High winds will be accompanied by periods of heavy rain and frequent showers. Whilst high winds are expected across a wider area with a yellow warning in force, there is a higher confidence in impacts and disruption taking place within this amber warning area. The winds will gradually ease from the west through Sunday.
Regions and local authorities affected
Northern Ireland
- County Antrim
- County Londonderry
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 especially on untreated roads
Read more winter service information.
Current Incidents
Belfast - Road Users are advised that the Knockbracken Rd with the Jct with Houston Rd is currently Closed due to an ongoing incident. PSNI are in attendance. Please find an alternative route for your journey.
Traffic News
Yellow warning for Northern Ireland - Wind
Between 10:00 on Sat 24 Oct 2026 and 12:00 on Sun 25 Oct 2026
Headline
Storm Boelo bringing a very windy spell this weekend with some disruption possible across parts of Northern Ireland.
What to expect
- There is a chance that power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage
- There is a small chance of injuries and danger to life from flying debris
- Some damage to buildings and trees, such as tiles blown from roofs and large branches or trees blown over, could happen
- There is a small chance of longer journey times or cancellations as road, rail, air and ferry services are affected
- There is a small chance that some roads and bridges could close
- There 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 properties
Further Details
Strong winds will spread across Northern Ireland during Saturday. Initially strong southerly winds will develop on Saturday morning, before stronger westerly winds follow later in the day. Very windy conditions will persist overnight and into Sunday before gradually easing from the southwest during Sunday morning. Gusts of 50-60 mph are likely widely with some coastal and exposed areas potentially seeing gusts of 65-75 mph. Strong winds will be combined with blustery heavy showers.
Regions and local authorities affected
Northern Ireland
- County Antrim
- County Armagh
- County Down
- County Fermanagh
- County Londonderry
- County Tyrone
- Bangor - The traffic signals at the junction of Hamilton Rd and Main St are OUT - These signals are likely to remain out over the weekend as the controller box has been damaged in a collision. Road users are advised to approach with caution and must be prepared to Stop and Give way as necessary until further notice.
- No other reports of any incidents or delays.
Sewer connection works are currently underway on Amelia Street.
- Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction until 30 October.
- Various lane closures will be in place as the works progress.
- Motorists should use the bus lanes where directed by temporary traffic management signs.
- Please allow extra journey time and follow all on-site signage and traffic management instructions.
Saturday 24 Oct and Sunday 25 Oct lane closures on Ormeau Road at Donegall Pass.
Donegall Pass will be closed.
Access to and from the Gas Works site will be restricted.
Please allow additional time for your joruney.
Due to emergency works it has been necessary to close Hillhall Road in both directions at Largymore Link. Please see below new & updated diversion route details:
Diversion 1 (Belfast Bound)
HILLHALL ROAD- MERCER STREET- SAINTFIELD ROAD- LARGYMORE LINK
Diversion 2 (Lisburn Bound)
HILLHALL ROAD- LARGYMORE LINK- SAINTFIELD ROAD(RBOUT)- SAINTFIELD ROAD- MERCER STREET
A one-way road closure Citybound on Purdysburn Road will be in place from Saturday the 24 October 2026 until Sunday 01 November between Beechill Road Roundabout and Newtownbreda Road, to facilitate cable laying by NIE.
From 01 November 2026, for two weeks, one lane in each direction will operate on Purdysburn Road, although Newtownbreda Road will be left in and left out only. There will be no right turn into Newtownbreda Road from Purdysburn Road.
Diversion signing will be in place.
Alternative route is via the Saintfield Road, and Belvoir Road/ Milltown Road during the one-way closure.
Drivers are asked to allow additional time for their journeys.
Traffic Advisory: Malone Road at Shaw's Bridge
Various lane closures will be in place on Malone Road at Shaw's Bridge from 27 October until 6 November to facilitate essential bridge maintenance works.
Motorists are advised to allow extra time for their journey and be prepared for possible delays while the works are underway.
Please follow all temporary traffic management measures and signage in the area.
A4 Annaghilla Road Resurfacing Scheme - Traffic Management Update
Due to the forecast Storm Boelo a Yellow Wind Warning has been issued from 10:00am Saturday 24 Oct 26 to 12:00 noon on Sunday 25 Oct 26. As a result, the scheduled resurfacing works are cancelled on Saturday 24th October and will recommence on Sunday 25th October at 12:00 noon subject to weather conditions.
The current one-way system heading Eastbound from Augher via the old Annaghilla Road to Ballygawley will continue until approximately 12:00 noon on Sunday 25th October 2026.
Traffic heading Westbound from Ballygawley to Augher will still be diverted at Ballygawley Roundabout via the A5 Tullyvar Road to Aughnacloy and turning right onto the B128 Favour Royal Road to Augher
From 12:00 noon on Sunday 25th October to 06:00am on Monday 26th October a full Road Closure will be in place on the A4 Annaghilla Road between Annaloughan Road (west junction) and Feddan Road.
HGV traffic will be diverted at Ballygawley Roundabout via the A5 to Omagh, then the A32 to Dromore, Irvinestown Enniskillen and the A4 to Fivemiletown, Clogher, Augher and vice versa.
Local traffic will be diverted at Ballygawley Roundabout via the A5 Tullyvar Road to Aughnacloy turning right onto the B128 Favour Royal Road to Augher and vice versa.
Due to Storm Boelo and the wet weather conditions forecast for next week, these arrangements are subject to ongoing review and the TrafficWatchNI portal will be
NIE upgrade works will take place on Hillhall Road Lisburn from Church Lane to Ballantine Gardens.
The road will be closed 28/29/30 October 2026 and 2/3/5/6/9/10 November on these dates road will be closed 09.30-16.00.
A signed diversion route will be :-
- Drumbeg Road, Ballyskeagh Road, Lambeg Road, Queensway, Belfast Road, Queens Road, Sloan Street, Mercer Street,
From 0930 on Monday 26th October to Wednesday 28th October it will be necessary to operate four-way temporary traffic signals at Four Winds Roundabout.
This is to carry out drainage road crossing works on Ballymaconaghy Road and road crossing works on Manse Road.
Drivers should allow extra time for their journey.
There will be a 40 miles per hour speed limit, commencing on Monday 5th October 2026 at 0001hrs until Sunday 6th December at 2300hrs , on the A6 Glenshane Road, Dungiven, from its junction with Corrick Road for a distance of 2 kilometres in an Easterly direction.
Being satisfied that traffic should be restricted due to the ongoing underground service works, to upgrade Water Quality infrastructure, between the locations. Traffic signs warning that the use of the road is subject to the above speed limit restrictions and to indicate the nature and extent of the restrictions will be erected on the road.
Closure of Maple Path and Parkmore Footbridges, Craigavon
The Department for Infrastructure have announced that the Maple Path and Parkmore footbridges in Craigavon will be closed from Thursday 4 June 2026.
Detailed engineering inspections identified structural concerns, and it has been concluded that the closure of these footbridges is necessary while a permanent solution is developed.
Alternative local walking routes are available and will be signposted where appropriate. While these routes may increase journey times for some users, they will provide access around the affected areas.
The Department recognises the importance of both footbridges to local residents and apologises for any inconvenience caused. However, as the Department’s infrastructure assets age there will always be an eventual need to replace structures that present safety issues or have come to the end of their natural lifespan.
Further information on future proposals for the bridges will be provided as work progresses.
The Department would like to thank the public for their patience and cooperation.
Market Street Keady is closed due to a dangerous structure. Local diversions are in operation.
Temporary Continuous Road Closure to part of C309 Skeagh Road, Kinallen from its junction with C309 Black Bog Road to its junction with U4040 Mayfield Avenue.
This closure is required in the interests of public safety due to the partial collapse of a bridge on this stretch of road.
A local diversion is in operation via C309 Skeagh Road, C310 Diamond Road and C328 Banbridge Road.
Please ensure to allow additional time for your journey.
Upcoming Roadworks
There will be a One Way closure from High Street to Holywood By Pass
This will be operational Daily 09:30 to 16:30 from Thu 29 Oct 2026 to: Thu 29 Oct 2026.
The closure is to facilitate work by NI Water
An alternative route will be signed with traffic being diverted via:
Diversion 1: A0002 HOLYWOOD BY-PASS, B0198 BELFAST ROAD, B0198 HIGH STREET
Diversion 2: B0198 HIGH STREET, U8104 SHORE ROAD, A0002 HOLYWOOD BY-PASS
Resurfacing works will take place on Belsize Road Lisburn from Kirkwoods Road to Boomers Road.
To minimise disruption, the resurfacing works will be carried out under lane closure off-peak 09.30 to 16.30 daily during weekdays between 19 October 2026 and 20 March 2027.
Road closures will be required for the final surface course near the end date.
The information on this website is provided by DfI (Department for Infrastructure). DfI is the sole roads authority responsible for all public roads, footways, bridges and street lights in Northern Ireland.