Northern Ireland escapes worst of Storm Floris but North Coast feels full force of gales
Several flights were cancelled and some public facilities were closed as a precaution on Monday.
Gusts of over 60mph have been recorded with blustery scenes along the North Coast, where red flags were flown to warn those on the beach of the danger of going into the water.
Meanwhile a number of trees were brought down across the region.
A house in north Belfast was fortunate after a tree on the street was uprooted by the strong wind and damaged the roof - but they weren't injured.
In the Republic of Ireland around 10,000 homes were without power, with Co Donegal and Co Roscommon among the worst affected areas.
Passengers at airports in Northern Ireland were advised to contact their airline directly for updates on the status of their flight.
Meanwhile Dublin Airport said flight operations were continuing as normal but Emerald Airlines had cancelled six flights on Monday.
A number of councils in Northern Ireland closed outdoor spaces including parks and recycling centres.
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs also advised the public not to visit affected forests and parks on Monday and Tuesday until the high winds have passed.
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