UPDATE - Amber wind warning in place from 3pm to 8pm today (Fri 3 Oct).
There is a yellow weather warning in place for strong winds and rain from 2pm on Friday 3rd October 2025 until 11.59pm on Saturday 4th October 2025.
Travel disruption, power cuts, damage to buildings and fallen trees are likely. Please take care, particularly if travelling in coastal areas.
Due to the extreme nature of the weather conditions, we have made the decision to close the following Council facilities for the duration of the warning.
These sites are:
- Ballintoy Harbour
- Ballycastle Harbour and Marina
- Anderson Park
- Riverside Park
- Christie Park
- Cottage Wood
- Ramore Head
We would strongly recommend that members of the public avoid visiting any outdoor sites whether coastal or inland, including beaches and headlands for the duration of the weather warning.
All sites will reopen on Saturday afternoon, 4th October 2025, following safety assessments that will take place after the warning has expired.