Northern Ireland faces travel disruptions and power outages as Storm Jocelyn hits just a day after Storm Isha, with high winds and fallen trees impacting roads and flights. About 4,500 homes and businesses remain without power, and NIE Networks expects the number of affected customers to rise. The region is still recovering from Storm Isha, with ongoing repair efforts hampered by the new storm. The main road to Belfast International Airport and Londonderry's Foyle Bridge are among the affected areas, and the iconic Dark Hedges in north Antrim have also suffered damage. In the Republic of Ireland, thousands of customers have lost power, with County Donegal particularly affected.
Storm Isha has caused power outages and two deaths in the UK, with winds reaching up to 99mph. Thousands of homes were left without power, and some may remain so until Tuesday. Storm Jocelyn is expected to bring further strong winds and rain to Northern Ireland and parts of Britain. The storm has disrupted travel, with hundreds of flights cancelled and transport services affected. The Met Office has issued multiple weather warnings, and the impact of climate change on the frequency of storms is uncertain.
More than 200,000 homes and businesses are still without power in the Republic of Ireland after Storm Isha, with roads closed due to fallen trees and power lines causing travel disruption. A yellow wind warning remains in place for six counties until 19:00 local time on Monday, and a status orange wind warning has been issued for three counties on Tuesday as Met Éireann names Storm Jocelyn. ESB Networks is working to restore power, while Irish Rail services and flights have also been disrupted.
