Updates:
Saturday, 11.45pm
*Flooding has been reported on the R478 Lahinch to Liscannor road at O’Brien’s Bridge.
*Power outages have been reported across Clare including in the Ennis, Corofin, Tulla, Caher and Kilnaboy areas. Power has been restored in areas affected earlier today.
ESB Networks has said: “We’re assessing the damage to the electricity network caused by Storm Boelo. We’ll provide updates on the estimated restoration times as soon as crews have evaluated impacted areas.
Fallen Electricity Wires are live and dangerous. Never approach or touch them. Call our emergency service immediately on 1800 372 999 or (+353 21 2382410)
An outage only appears when it affects more than 10 properties. If you can’t find an outage, report a fault.”
Saturday, 3.53pm
Severe flooding has been reported across the county this afternoon.
The N85 Ennis to Ennistymon road is flooded at Kilnamona. The area is passable but only along the centre line which is resulting in hold-ups.
Motorists are advised to approach the area with caution particularly as darkness falls.
Flooding has also been reported at various locations on the N68 Ennis to Kilrush while a small tree which had fallen onto the N68 at Edenvale has been cleared by the fire service.
Two flights have already diverted to Shannon from Cork and Dublin airports while an inbound cargo flight aborted its first landing and entered a holding pattern north of the airport for almost 90 minutes hour before making a second approach and landing safely.
*John O’Sullivan Park, Lees Road, Ennis will close from 1pm this Saturday, October 24 until 12noon on Sunday, October 25 during the Status Yellow Weather Warning.
Members of the public are advised that these closure times are subject to change.
Vehicles remaining in the car park after the 1pm closure time this Saturday cannot be removed until the park reopens.
*The Cliffs of Moher Experience has implemented Status Yellow Wind Protocols.
The Visitor Centre will remain open, but please be advised that very strong winds are expected, requiring extra caution, especially on the cliff pathways and viewing platforms.
Met Éireann has issued two Status Yellow warnings for Clare as the second named storm of the season follows quickly on the heels of Storm Austen.
The first, a Status Yellow Rain Warning will come into effect at 4.00am on Saturday and remain valid until 3.00pm (Saturday)
In the meantime, a Status Yellow Wind Warning will be in place from 1.00pm on Saturday until midday on Sunday.
The rain warning has been issued for Clare, Cork, Donegal, Galway, Kerry, Leitrim, Limerick, Mayo and Sligo.
Met Éireann says Storm Boelo will bring spells of heavy rain and has warned of potential impacts including:
- Difficult travelling conditions
- Localised flooding possible
- Outdoor events impacted
A number of other counties have been placed under Status Orange Rain Warning.
Forecasters also say that on Saturday night into Sunday, Storm Boelo will bring very strong southwest winds which will veer westerly with severe gusts and coastal gales.
The potential impacts of the high winds include:
- Debris, loose objects displaced
- Difficult driving and cycling conditions
- Large coastal waves
- Some fallen trees, branches
- Outdoor events impacted
