Derry is beginning to feel the full force of Storm Éowyn.
The Met Office has issued a red alert, which covers all of Northern Ireland from 7am on Friday until 2pm, and is warning of “very dangerous conditions” and “widespread disruption”.
Schools, colleges, the courts and many shops are closed while public transport is suspended and some health appointments have been postponed amid a top-level red warning for wind.
There are currently hundreds of power cuts across the North. Derry city is unaffected so far but Claudy is among the many places affected.
NIE Networks said it has activated its emergency plans in response to Storm Eowyn, and said efforts to restore power will start after 2pm when the red weather warning has been lifted.
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A wall at Northland Crescent has collapsed with crew from the local fire station currently on site clearing the debris.