Weather Warnings | Storm Ashley

Storm Warning

Met Eireann has issued a Status Yellow weather warning Ahead of Storm Ashley.

Fingal County council would like to remind the public to take note of the following points over the weekend to stay safe:

  • Avoid High Seas: The public are advised to stay away from coastal areas during this period. The Irish Coast Guard are appealing to people to “Stay Back, Stay High, Stay Dry”.

 

  • Dangerous travelling conditions: Road users should pay particular attention to the risk posed by fallen trees and flying debris as trees are in full leaf.

 

  • Tidal flooding: There is a potential for tidal flooding in coastal areas, especially in Southern and Western counties. In addition to this, heavy persistent showers are expected, which in turn may lead to surface flooding in urban locations.

 

  • Charge all devices: People are advised to prepare for this period of severe weather including ensuring their mobile phone is fully charged to enable communication. 

 

  • Flooded roads: Never drive through flooded roads, the depth of the water can be deceiving

 

  • Monitor weather updates: visit https://www.met.ie/ for the most up to date information. Information is available across social media platforms and other news media sources.

 

  • Fallen cables: ESB Networks is highlighting the dangers posed by fallen live wires and is advising the public and the emergency services to stay away from these fallen cables and to report such cases to it immediately. ESB Emergency Services can be contacted at 1800 372 999. The public can monitor www.PowerCheck.ie.  In regards to power restoration times.

 

Met Éireann, the Irish National Meteorological Service, is the leading provider of weather information and related services for Ireland.