Some schools still shut due to Storm Éowyn
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Storm Éowyn was described by the national weather service - The Met Office - as "probably the strongest storm" to hit the UK in the last 10 years.
So it might not come as much of a surprise to hear that some places are still dealing with its effects.
Lots of you may have experienced the disruption it brought, as it left millions of people without power and closed some schools.
A number of schools in Northern Ireland are still closed due to damage the storm caused.
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A maintenance helpline run by the Education Authority received more than 150 calls about damage to school buildings since Friday.
The calls were about a range of things, from missing roof tiles to fallen trees and even serious damage to buildings.
Around 60 schools were closed in Northern Ireland on Monday according to the Department of Education - that's the government department in charge of schools.
It said schools that cannot reopen will do lessons online instead.
Paul Givan, who is the education minister in Northern Ireland, said teams started repairs on Monday and then would decide whether it is safe to reopen.
He said: "The safety of children and staff is paramount."
As work continues to return to normal after Storm Éowyn, another storm has hit parts of the UK.
This one, Storm Herminia, was first recorded in Spain and France, and brought wind and heavy rain to parts of Wales and southern England.
It resulted in more than 100 people having to be evacuated from their homes and a number of power cuts.
Heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected to continue into Tuesday, with some yellow weather warnings in place.
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