Thousands without power as 130km/h gusts recorded
Storm Ashley has left thousands without power as gusts of 130km/h have been recorded along the west coast.
Kerry, Leitrim, Sligo, Clare, Donegal, Mayo and Galway are under a status-orange warning until 8pm on Sunday.
Met Éireann said the first named storm of the season is bringing very strong and gusty south to south-west winds, coupled with high spring tides.
Wind observations for 12pm.
With the strong winds🍃 of #StormAshley making their way inland please take care and remember to “Stay Back, Stay High, Stay Dry” at all times during this event as conditions will be dangerous, especially near coasts🌊⚠️https://t.co/w5QtJ1UyEP pic.twitter.com/71pj0ruDWY
— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) October 20, 2024
Gusts of 130km/h were recorded at Mace Head at 12pm on Saturday.
Thousands of households were without power across a number of counties on Saturday afternoon, according to ESB Network’s fault map.
Most of the affected customers are in Galway, Mayo, Sligo, Clare, Cavan and…
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