Government agencies have warned that the weekend will bring severe weather to the county with wind and rain set to batter Fermanagh.

The public have been warned that falling trees, flooded roads and disruption to travel all likely from today, Friday, right through until Sunday night. 

The public have been advised to make appropriate preparations. 

According to a Department of Infrastructure spokesperson: "Monitoring of water levels in Lough Erne and Lough Neagh has been ongoing and will continue in the coming days. The Department of Infrastructure's roads and rivers teams have also been checking and clearing road gullies and drainage grilles and staff will be on standby to respond with any impacts.

Given the recent wet weather, low lying ground is saturated and road flooding and local traffic disruption is possible, especially rural roads in the West. Trees may also topple at relatively lower gust speeds than would normally be the case.

Multi-agency partners met to discuss preparations underway following weather warnings for rain and wind over the next few days."

The spokesperson continued: "It may be necessary to close roads or put temporary restrictions in place. Road users are reminded to adhere to road signs and any temporary traffic lights. If travelling, the public is reminded to reduce your speed, stay well behind the vehicle in front, remain focused and always wear your seatbelt. Traffic information can be found at: www.trafficwatchni.com

To report incidents of flooding involving property, please contact the flooding incident line on 0300 2000 100. Calls taken by the incident line staff are passed to the relevant responding Agency.

Information about preparing for possible flooding, and what to do after a flood is available at: www.nidirect.gov.uk/flooding-your-area"