Storm Chandra: List of Northern Ireland school closures on Tuesday amid weather warnings

A number of schools are closed on Tuesday, January 27 Wet and windy scenes in east Belfast on Monday

Wet and windy scenes in east Belfast on Monday (Image: Jonathan Porter/PressEye)

A number of schools are set to remain closed on Tuesday in Northern Ireland as Storm Chandra is forecast to bring gusts of up to 70mph and several counties fall under weather warnings.

The Met Office said Chandra will bring “very strong winds” to Northern Ireland as it advised the public to expect longer journey times and likely cancellations on road, rail, air and ferry services.

A high-level amber weather warning for counties Antrim, Derry, and Down has been issued — specifically for severe wind risks expected between 5am and 9pm tomorrow.

A separate yellow weather warning for rain and wind is in place for the whole of Northern Ireland from midnight until 11:59pm on Tuesday. Storm Chandra is currently making its way across the Atlantic and is expected to bring with it rain and very strong winds when it arrives.

The Education Authority said on Monday afternoon that there were no plans to issue general school closure notices, but that local school leaders should assess conditions in their areas and make their own decision if required.

Here’s the list of schools closed at present as of 5pm on Monday, January 26 2026 and a link to the official Department of Education site which will update on further announcements.

Ballynahinch Primary School | Croob Park