Updates:
Power outages are beginning to be reported across Clare as the promised high winds take hold
Ruan – 46 affected – Power Restored
Tulla – 55 affected – Power Restored
Kilkishen – 65 affected – Power Restored
Kilmaley – 103 affected – Power Restored
Ballynacally – 158 affected – Power Restored
Kildysart – 172 affected – Power Restored
Drumquin – 643 affected – Power Restored
For more information click here for ESB Network’s PowerCheck Website
Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow Wind Warning for a number counties including Clare.
The weather service has issued a revised alert having previously warned of high winds between 3.00am on Saturday and 6.00pm on Sunday.
The new warning for Clare, Kerry and Limerick will take effect at 3.00pm on Saturday and remain in place until 3.00pm on Sunday.
Forecasters say we can expect ‘sustained strong and gusty westerly winds veering northwesterly coupled with large coastal waves. Winds peaking on Saturday night into Sunday morning.’
The potential impacts of the strong winds include.
• Wave overtopping and/or spray
• Difficult travelling conditions especially near the coast
• Some fallen trees
