Power NI says 1,424 customers are currently without electricity in Lisnaskea, 13 in Kesh and 29 in the Rosslea area.

The Department for Education has announced that all schools will remain closed tomorrow (Tuesday) due to the "prolonged nature and potential severity" of Storm Ophelia. 

This latest advice follows a meeting of the Civil Contingencies Group at which all central, local and public sector organisations are represented.  The group has taken advice from the Met Office on the prolonged nature and potential severity of the storm and a decision was taken to advise schools to remain closed.

Derek Baker, Permanent Secretary said: “I fully appreciate this decision will impact on the work of the schools and indeed on other businesses and services but the decision has been taken to avoid any potential risk to life for children and young people as well as staff.”

School principals should check their school email accounts for a message from the Permanent Secretary of the Department.

A number of fallen trees have been reported across Fermanagh.

The Met Office said winds of between 55mph (89km/h) and 65mph (105km/h) are likely across Northern Ireland, particularly during Monday evening's rush-hour.

Northern Ireland Electricity has warned that there is a possibility of damage to the electricity network, stating: "If you lose electricity supply, please call our customer helpline on 03457 643 643."

The Department for the Economy advised last night that all Further Education colleges should close today also.

Dunnes Stores has closed its stores across Ireland. Enniskillen Library will also be closed today.

Due to storm Ophelia - all Dunnes Stores in ROI & Northern Ireland will be closed on Monday 16th October #Ophelia

— Dunnes Stores (@dunnesstores) 15 October 2017

The Executive Information Service has issued the following advice for the general public:
"The public are reminded to monitor the Met Office forecasts for their area and to be aware of the weather conditions and to heed safety warnings.

"Emergency responders will continue to monitor this developing situation and issue further information as appropriate."


 

Advice from the National Emergency Coordination group and us to prepare for #Ophelia tomorrow @merrionstreet @emergencyIE pic.twitter.com/mjuiwlXNmq

— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) 15 October 2017

Members of the public should note the following numbers in case of emergency:

Emergency services – 999 or 112

Housing Executive – 03448 920 901

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks – 03457 643 643

NI Gas Emergency Service – 0800 002 001

Northern Ireland Water Waterline – 03457 440 088

Flooding Incident Line – 0300 2000 100

Meanwhile, the CCEA has postponed the Essential Skills, Application of Number, Level 1 and Level 2 examinations until Thursday 19 October 2017 at 13:30.

All other Essential Skills examinations scheduled for Tuesday 17 and Wednesday 18 October will take place as scheduled.

Meanwhile, the County Fermanagh Show Prize Giving which was to be held at the Killyhevlin Hotel this evening has been postponed. The event, which brings prize winners from all over Northern Ireland, will now be held on Thursday, November 2.

Fermanagh Rural Community Network AGM and Awards celebrating community achievements due to take place tonight will now be held on Monday, November 20.

National Trust has said Crom, Castle Coole and Florence Court is also closed, as is Castle Archdale.

At the airports, passengers are advised to contact their airline before travelling as some cancellations are in place due to the approaching storm

INFO: Flight cancellations confirmed for tomorrow due to #HurricaneOphelia. Please check with your airline before travelling to the airport.

— Belfast City Airport (@BELFASTCITY_AIR) 15 October 2017