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01/03/2018
Met Office Upgrades Weather Warning To Amber
The Met Office has upgraded its weather warning to amber in some parts of Northern Ireland.
Heavy snowfall is expected to continue throughout Thursday, 01 March, and overnight.
Belfast, Armagh and Newry are to be the worst affected.
A number of bus and rail services are not operating and further cancellations are expected.
Some power supplies may also be interrupted.
Over 250 schools across the province have been closed and a number of flights have been cancelled.
A number of businesses have also been forced to close.
Drivers are being to take extra care on the roads as some areas may be treacherous.
SDLP MLA Sinead Bradley said: "The weather has deteriorated very quickly and we’re now in the middle of an amber warning from the Met office.
"As conditions worsen, and are set to decline throughout the day, it's important that local people exercise caution. People need to start planning a route home now and business owners should reflect on the need for staff to be present at all. If alternative arrangements can be put in place, they should.
"For those already at home, I would encourage them to look in on elderly or vulnerable neighbours throughout the day. This is a time for community spirit to shine through and if you can do anything for a neighbour, please do."
(CD)
Heavy snowfall is expected to continue throughout Thursday, 01 March, and overnight.
Belfast, Armagh and Newry are to be the worst affected.
A number of bus and rail services are not operating and further cancellations are expected.
Some power supplies may also be interrupted.
Over 250 schools across the province have been closed and a number of flights have been cancelled.
A number of businesses have also been forced to close.
Drivers are being to take extra care on the roads as some areas may be treacherous.
SDLP MLA Sinead Bradley said: "The weather has deteriorated very quickly and we’re now in the middle of an amber warning from the Met office.
"As conditions worsen, and are set to decline throughout the day, it's important that local people exercise caution. People need to start planning a route home now and business owners should reflect on the need for staff to be present at all. If alternative arrangements can be put in place, they should.
"For those already at home, I would encourage them to look in on elderly or vulnerable neighbours throughout the day. This is a time for community spirit to shine through and if you can do anything for a neighbour, please do."
(CD)
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