Northern Ireland faces possible disruption on Monday as Storm Floris moves in from the Atlantic.
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for strong winds from 06:00 BST Monday until 06:00 Tuesday.
Wind gusts of up to 50mph (80km/h) are expected across much of Northern Ireland.
Stronger winds of about 70mph (115km/h) are expected towards the north coast and more exposed areas.
A degree of uncertainty remains around the exact track of the storm, with further updates expected over the weekend.
The storm is also expected to bring a spell of heavy and persistent rain, mainly through the first half of Monday before clearing.
Storm Floris is the first storm to hit Ireland and the UK since Storm Éowyn in January.
That storm sparked a rare red warning for Northern Ireland, and the first red warning for the whole island of Ireland.
Ahead of the storm, Newry, Mourne and Down council has decided to close the district’s forests, country parks, and community trails on Monday.
Among the green spaces affected include Castlewellan, Delamont, Kilbroney, Slieve Gullion and Warrenpoint Municipal Park.
All associated facilities, including cafes, caravan parks, and mountain bike trails, will also be closed.
The council is also advising the public not to visit play parks, outdoor sports facilities, beaches, harbours, nature reserves and coastal sites on Monday.
Castlewellan Forest Park will close on Sunday and campers will be asked to leave by 18:00 BST to allow staff to lock the park securely.
The closure includes the campsite in the main park and Drumbuck Wood.
Silent Valley Mountain Park will also be closed on Monday due to the expected adverse conditions, Northern Ireland Water has said.
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council has warned there will be disruption to council services and facilities on Monday due to the storm including parks, open spaces, golf courses, caravan parks and household recycling centres.
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has also advised the public not to visit affected forests and parks on Monday and Tuesday until the high winds subside.
The Republic of Ireland is also set to feel the force of Floris on Monday, which is a bank holiday in the country.
Although northern areas are expected to get the strongest winds, gusts of up to 50mph (80km/h) are expected quite widely.
Met Éireann forecaster Andrew Doran-Sherlock said: “As this is a Public Holiday Weekend with a large number of outdoor events and with many people going camping, etc, and with an increased usage of temporary structures such as tents, more people will be at a greater risk of exposure than would normally be the case.”
He added: “Our advice would be to pay attention to the weather forecasts and warnings issued over the weekend and take them into consideration with any plans you have.
“And as always, please heed the advice of local authorities.”
