England and Wales were hit by floods last week

Motorists in Northern Ireland have been warned to take extra care as heavy rain and gale force winds caused widespread flooding.

About 15 roads were closed due fallen trees and flooding on Saturday.

The extreme weather conditions affected many areas from Cushendun in north Antrim to Enniskillen in County Fermanagh.

The heavy rain caused flooding on many roads with spray reducing visibility and making driving conditions dangerous.

Gale force winds added to the problems blowing down trees and blocking many roads.

These included the Circular Road in Jordanstown Meadow Road in Moira, College Hill Road in Armagh and the Corkhill Road in Omagh.

Matches cancelled

Dernawilt Cross junction with the Lackey Bridge Road in Newtownbutler was also blocked.

Due to surface water, there was reduced visibility on a number of roads including the M1 and M2 motorways.

Drivers were asked by the police to slow down and leave extra time for their journeys.

A number of Irish league football matches planned for Saturday were also called off.

Meanwhile, Irish Ferries cancelled all their Holyhead to Dublin Swift sailings until next Wednesday due to weather conditions and essential maintenance.

The BBC Weather Centre said southern Scotland, northern England and south Wales had been worst hit by the gales on Friday.

In Cumbria, a 46-year-old man died after a wave swept him off Harrington's coastal wall into the harbour. His 19-year old son was also injured.