Storm Barra in pictures: Strong winds and heavy rain hit Northern IrelandPacemakerStrong winds caused big waves in Whitehead, County AntrimStorm Barra has caused heavy rain and strong winds across Northern Ireland.Here are some striking pictures from the day.PacemakerStorm Barra caused strong waves in CarrickfergusPacemakerThe crashing waves also made conditions difficult for driversPacemakerThe festive decorations at Stormont were a casualty of the strong windsPacemakerConditions were poor in Whitehead, County AntrimPacemakerA splash of colour amid the crashing waves in WhiteheadStrong winds forced scaffolding down and damaged a car in LondonderryPacemakerUmbrellas were out in force as the weather worsened in Belfast city centreA wall collapsed at Ballywalter Harbour due to the conditionsPacemakerWater lay on some surfaces like the Braniel Road in BelfastStorm Barra brings strong winds, heavy rain and snowMet OfficeStorm Barra