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Updated 9.49am
MET ÉIREANN’S STATUS orange weather warning will remain in place until 7pm today as meteorologists warn of spot flooding in some parts of the country.
A wind warning is now in place for the entire country with gusts of up to 120 kilometres expected in coastal areas.
There remains a danger of coastal flooding and heavy, thundery downpours could lead to spot flooding in inland areas, the weather agency says.
It also noted that “very high Atlantic waves were causing some coastal flooding”.
A status orange warning means that people should be prepared for conditions “which have the capacity to significantly impact on people in the affected areas”.
There are currently no reports of any disruption to flights out of Irish airports, but some ferry crossings from ports in Rosslare and Dublin have been cancelled this morning.
AA Roadwatch is advising motorists to be extra vigilant, particularly on open or exposed roads and in coastal areas. Some fallen trees are partially blocking roads in Sligo and Cork with road users asked to be mindful of cross winds.
There are no reports of major power outages from ESB Networks with a small, isolated fault causing problems for 521 homes in Westport.
How are things where you are? Let us know in the comments and send your pics to tips@thejournal.ie
First published 7.19am; Additional reporting Sinéad O’Carroll
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You wouldn’t put a dog out in that
Nope that mutt is cozy on the couch laughing at me thru the window
Howling winds with regular screaming gusts. Driving rain with occasional lightning flashes. This is around Lough Derg. Hate to think what they’re going through at the coast and on the islands. Stay safe everyone ! #Christine
They have taken all the roads in on the islands
Idiot
Spoon
A bit jealous there Liam ?
Nop! Not jealous of an idiot!
Another idiot sticking his nose where it don’t belong, what has this to do with football?
Liam Take your Mk 2 and Rev up.
I love storms!!
We’ve had two outages already near Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork .. should have switched off my external hard drive, it’s mangled now.
Through scroat ?
It’s ” True scrote ” you clown .
Trying to get cork then youghal from Tralee . Thunder lightning ,showers , winds . Bits of debris all over balcony . Wish I could stay in bed but have to go back to work . That’s if I can get there …
Hope you weren’t typing as well :) stay safe missus.
Spoken like a through scroat from dublin ↑
Couldn’t care what kips get flooded down the country. Once my paradise (Dublin) stays safe, bleeding bucketing down now tho!
Now now :)
Bulmers is piss, but you are correct. Once the mighty capital that is worth way more than the country side. (Recent property value proves it) doesn’t flood the country is alright.
A mouthy dub waffling about gaa while using a picture of David Moyes as his cover. About the intelligence level one would expect from them.
Pretty sure he’s taking the Michael.
@Bulmers Angus Ice – what if the orchards of Tipperary are flooded. No cider for u then…
We’re all the same. Can’t you guys just get along.
Trolling like an amateur
Your still a plonker Davey boy and you really need to grow up.
Riding my Vespa in the wind this morning was good fun…. ptractically “sailing”… yu-huuuu !!!!
You mad Italian!
Very high winds and heavy rain now in Cork city
Not a lot happening in Clare yet but by the sounds of things she’s on her way up from south!
Mite just be the mother jn law
Coming down like the hammers of hell in Kerry, the lightning storm has passed though so the worst might be over.
on the plus side we barely have the heating on. This ill wind is actually blowing some good.
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