Storm Ashley is unleashing gusts that could blow the socks off a leprechaun! Stay safe, Ireland!
Prepare yourselves, folks, as Storm Ashley blows into town with a vengeance! This isn’t your average rainy day; it’s a true tempest working its magic in the skies. Official alerts are buzzing like a flock of bees with an Orange wind warning issued across seven counties – Kerry, Clare, Galway, Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim, and Donegal – as residents brace for winds gusting up to 130 km/h. With Sunday’s clock ticking down to 8 PM, the panic level is rising quicker than your morning coffee. So, make sure those garden gnomes are tied down; they could be making a break for it!
As the storm grows in intensity, tree clippings are no longer a sign of spring; they're now hazards on roads! Reports of fallen trees blocking routes and leaving thousands in the dark have become a common theme across the country. The call to action is clear: everyone should remain cautious and keep an eye on your loved ones – especially those who think they can outsmart Mother Nature by taking a stroll in stiletto heels! Thankfully, emergency crews are on standby, eagerly waiting to jump into action like a superhero squad ready to save the day.
The situation escalated quickly, with a shocking 53,000 homes losing power as the storm wreaked havoc, with the worst-hit areas including Mayo, Clare, Galway, and even Dublin! While the storm sends us scrambling for candles and hot chocolate, it’s all hands on deck for ESB Networks crews who are working tirelessly to restore power to those spent without their Netflix fix. So if you see someone floating by in a kayak on your street, remember to keep your sense of humor intact.
But it's not all doom and gloom! Did you know that Ireland is subject to numerous storms each year, but only a few make such a grand entrance? Storms bring not only rain, but they also help to keep the ecosystems alive in many parts of the countryside. So, while Storm Ashley is an unwelcome guest at the party, she is definitely leaving behind some replenishing drops of rain that our gardens will thank her for. Hang tight, Ireland, it’s just a storm – tomorrow’s sunshine will return before you know it!
Storm Ashley is set to make landfall on Sunday with very strong and gusty winds expected. The orange warning which was issued for Galway and Mayo on Friday and ...
Seven counties - Kerry, Clare, Galway, Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal - under a Status Orange weather alert from 10am until 8pmStatus Yellow wind and rain ...
Please remember a Status Orange Wind Warning remains in place in Mayo until 8pm. Please exercise caution. Sunday 3pm. Tree down on the N59 near Ardagh; Tree ...
Sunday 20th October 2024. Storm Ashley will bring strong gale force winds coupled with high tides. An orange weather warning is in place in Clare, Kerry, ...
Hundreds without power across the city and county as weather warnings remain in place.
Multi-agency partners have continued to meet over the weekend in preparation for Storm Ashley which is forecast to bring strong winds until midnight.
The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for wind from 03:00 BST on Sunday until noon on Monday.
Storm Ashley hit Ireland with winds that gusted to over 130kmh which left 53000 homes, farms and businesses without power though the overall storm impact ...
Worst impacted counties include Mayo, Galway, Sligo, Clare, Cork, Kerry and Dublin; ESB Networks crews and contractors are responding where safe to do so.
Storm Ashley hit Ireland with winds that gusted to over 130kmh which left 29000 homes, farms and businesses without power though the overall storm impact ...
The west coast has taken a battering as Storm Ashley hit during high tide with gusts of up to 120km/h per hour. Advertisement. However, the extent of any damage ...
Flights cancelled and diverted at airports as high tides and high winds created dangerous conditions around the coast.
The 130kmh wind forced closure of roads with fallen trees and debrisHeather Humphreys confirms the Humanitarian Assistance Scheme is available to provide ...
The daa has said around 60 flights due to fly in and out of Dublin Airport have been cancelled so far due to challenging weather conditions and knock-on ...
The high tide at Galway City last night resulted in some coastal flooding in Salthill. Galway City Council crews undertook clean-ups yesterday evening and this ...
Worst affected counties in terms of power outages are Galway, Mayo and Kerry.
The high tide at Galway City last night resulted in some coastal flooding in Salthill. Galway City Council crews undertook clean-ups yesterday evening and this ...
Ferries, flights and trains was disrupted during amber and yellow weather warnings across parts of the UK, with winds of up to 80mph recorded. An injured ...
Areas of note in Cork that experienced long-term outages during Sunday include Carrigaline and Mitchelstown, with upwards of 8000 customers impacted ...
The worst impacted areas include Mayo, Galway, Sligo, Clare and Kerry, as well as North Cork and North Dublin. The ESB said that although crews and contractors ...