New weather warning for snow and ice as winds in NI reach 92mph, tree rips through house and windows blow through
More than 93,000 homes and business in Northern Ireland are currently without power, NIE has confirmed.
The PSNI urge the public not to travel and stay indoors during Storm Ăoywn.
Assistant Chief Constable Davy Beck said: âWe are now in the red weather warning phase of Storm Ăoywn, which will last until 2pm this afternoon. This means there is a significant risk to life and the public should not travel during this time and stay at home.Â
 âThere is currently severe disruption to the road network and overnight we received 70 reports of trees down and other debris on the roads. We expect this number to increase over the course of the day.
 âThis is being treated as a major incident and we will continue to work with our partner agencies to assist with this operation, both throughout and after Ăowyn passes. I have met with the Strategic Coordination Group and continue to keep the First Minister and deputy First Minister updated.
 âWe have additional officers stood up today and will be ready to respond to calls where required. Members of the public should only contact 999 in an emergency.
 âWe anticipate serious disruption across our road network, public transport, health services and other public services. I continue to urge people be prepared and ensure you have emergency lighting such as torches easily accessible in the event of power cuts. Have ready access to additional blankets or sources of warmth in the event your heating supply is disrupted.Â
 âOur message is clear; do not travel, remain indoors and stay safe.â