Current status
Last updated: Tuesday 9 December 2025, 16.45pm
In line with the current yellow weather warning issued by the Met Office for high winds during 9am to 10pm today, Tuesday 9 December 2025, and an additional amber warning covering 2pm to 8pm, the Council is advising the public not to visit any of our outdoor open spaces, parks, forests and walkways until the high winds subside. There is an increased likelihood and risk associated with falling branches and debris. Where practically possible, vehicular access to affected sites during this time will not be available. We will endeavour to reinstate access at any sites affected by the high winds as soon as possible.
Service Impacts
Buildings / Facilities:
The following buildings and facilities will be closed for the duration of the amber warning and will reopen following safety inspections:
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Ballyronan Caravan Park
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OM Dark Sky Park & Observatory – Davagh
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Dungannon Park, Café and Caravan Park
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Roundlake & Knockmany Forest Facilities
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Pomeroy Forest Building
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Hill of the O’Neill (Ranfurly House remaining open)
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Tobermore Golf Centre
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Outdoor facilities at Drumcoo Playing Fields
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Outdoor facilities at Mid Ulster Sports Arena and Meadowbank Sports Arena
Bin Collections:
There may be some bins missed later today. Residents will be asked to leave bins out tomorrow morning for collection and we will endeavour to complete outstanding collections from tomorrow morning.
Recycling Centres:
All household recycling centres will close at 1:30pm this afternoon (Tuesday), reopening tomorrow morning as normal.
Outdoor Sports and Recreation Facilities:
Outdoor facilities at Mid Ulster Sports Arena and Meadowbank Sports Arena will be closed from 1:00pm to 10:00pm today (Tuesday). (Indoor facilities will operate as normal). Outdoor facilities at Maghera Leisure Centre will be closed from 1:00pm to 10:00pm today (Tuesday). (Indoor facilities will operate as normal).
Cemeteries:
Cemeteries will be closed to public access for the duration of the amber weather warning today, Tuesday, reopening tomorrow morning as normal.
Street cleansing and grounds maintenance will be paused for the duration of the amber warning
Routine inspections will be carried out on all Council facilities tomorrow (Wednesday morning) prior to them reopening. The public are asked to be patient as it may take time for them to open, and they will only be opened when deemed safe to do so.
Emergency Contact numbers
Emergency services - 999 or 112
Flooding Incident Line - 0300 2000 100
NI Electricity Networks – 03457 643 643
NI Gas Emergency Service – 0800 002 001
NI Water – 03457 440 088
Housing Executive – 03448 920 901
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For further advice:
Useful information in bad weather:
Regional Community Resilience Group (RCRG)
The Regional Community Resilience Group (RCRG) was formed in 2013 to help local communities prepare for and respond to weather related emergencies. From time to time during the year the group publishes useful information for the public.
The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) along with other multi-agency partners have established over 50 Regional Community Resilience Groups (RCRG) across Northern Ireland at locations which have experienced historical flooding. The Department continues to expand, both the number of groups and their engagement with these communities to better assist them during periods of flooding. The map published by DfI details the location of all the existing groups in the eleven Council areas and contact details on how members of the public can join their local RCRG.