PAStrong and gusty winds could bring disruption to parts of Northern Ireland on Thursday.
A Met Office severe weather warning has been issued from 15:00 GMT on Thursday until 03:00 on Friday.
Ahead of the forecast strong winds a number of outdoor festive events have been affected in Northern Ireland.
The Met Office has warned of large waves and possible flooding along sea fronts and coastal routes.
Road, rail, ferry and air services
It is also expecting some disruption to road, rail, air, and ferry services, as well as some temporary loss of services including electricity supplies.
Coupled with the winds, some heavy and persistent rain is also expected.
Westerly or northwesterly winds are forecast to bring gusts between 60-70mph along exposed coastal areas, especially around the North Channel and Irish Sea.
Inland areas can expect gusts of between 40-50mph, with conditions likely to persist into the evening.
What events are affected?
Falling debris and branches
In the Republic of Ireland, wind warnings have been issued for seven counties towards the west coast.
The Status Yellow warning for Clare, Galway, Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim, and Donegal lasts from 13:00 GMT on Thursday until 21:00.
County Kerry is under a yellow warning from noon until 18:00.
Met Éireann is warning of difficult travel conditions, as well as falling debris and branches.
