LAST UPDATE | 35 mins ago
FRESH WEATHER WARNINGS have been issued by Met Éireann as Storm Bert rages on.
Status Orange wind warnings are in place for Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo. They’ll remain in place from 8am today until 2am on Monday.
Meanwhile, Status Yellow wid warnings will be in place until 7pm this evening in Clare, Kerry and Galway.
Donegal will have a Status Yellow wind warning over it until 8am on Monday.
Met Éireann has said, even where no warnings are in place, it’s going to be a windy day.
Very windy again today, Sunday, due to #StormBert🌬️
— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) November 24, 2024
A mix of sunny spells & occasional heavy showers mainly across the western half of the country, becoming more frequent in the W later this afternoon🌦️☔️
Highs of 9 to 12°C🌡️
⚠️See wind warnings⬇️https://t.co/lvQFgW8DsS pic.twitter.com/BQ0nZuUoGC
The ESB is still restoring power to homes affected by Storm Bert. Of the 60,000 premises impacted as of yesterday, just a few thousand remain without power.
The worst impacted areas include Donegal, Sligo, Mayo, Galway, Cavan, Monaghan, Kerry and Cork.
The latest updates, including estimated restoration times, are available on PowerCheck.ie.
ESB Networks has stressed the dangers posed by fallen live wires and is advising the public to stay away from fallen cables and to report such cases immediately to 1800 372 999.
Cleanup operations are resuming this morning after the weekend’s severe flooding. The areas worst affected were Killybegs, Co Donegal and Listowel, Co Kerry.
Extreme flooding on Bridge Street in Killybegs,Donegal this morning.
— Donegal Weather Channel (@DonegalWeatherC) November 23, 2024
View weather warnings here 👉 https://t.co/bhv3YAjFoi#stormbert #flooding #Donegal #killybegs pic.twitter.com/SXkrogApA0
There are some disruptions to public transport today, particularly in the North West. To keep up to date, follow @IrishRail on X.
Update:
— Transport for Ireland (@TFIupdates) November 24, 2024
Sunday 24th November 2024
Delays are expected on the Sligo route today due to flooding on the line, which will impact trains crossing/passing at Boyle Station.
30-minute delays are expected.
We will be online with updates throughout the day. TFI @IrishRail
A number of roads are closed and people should check with their relevant local authority for the latest updates.
#StormBert Update
— Mayo County Council (@MayoCoCo) November 23, 2024
L5787 Ballinvilla closed due to flooding pic.twitter.com/GAednjaepG
In Cork, the Council has closed Fermoy Bridge due to rising river levels. They’ve deemed it unsafe for drivers and pedestrians.
🚧Road Update:
— Cork County Council (@Corkcoco) November 24, 2024
The N72/R639 Fermoy Bridge has been closed to traffic due to rising river levels.
Flood barriers have been installed on the bridge and it is closed to vehicles and pedestrians.
Diversions are in place until further notice. @Corks96FM @C103Cork @CorksRedFM pic.twitter.com/1uNcF1pfRK
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