Ongeveer 65.000 huizen zonder stroom na zware storm
Storm en wind
Ongeveer 65.000 huizen zonder stroom na zware storm
Caution urged as storms lash country
Motorists have been urged to drive with extreme caution as severe weather conditions have caused trees and power lines to come down in various parts of the country. Storm force winds and heavy rain are creating dangerous driving conditions and some 65,000 homes have been left without power.
Wind speeds have reached up to 140kms an hour in many areas, causing trees and power supply poles to fall and block roads. The ESB says its crews are working to restore power to homes across the country, particularly in the South West and the Mid-West regions. The company has asked people to stay away from fallen lines and report them to the emergency services or to the ESB itself.
Many roads have been made impassable, with reports of fallen poles, lines and trees in counties Galway and Clare, Laois, Limerick, Kilkenny and Meath. In Kerry, an Antiguan-registered ship has lost engine power off the island of Inishvickillane. A rescue helicopter has gone to the scene and a nearby vessel is also trying to assist the crew of eight. In Galway, Gardaà say a number of minor roads are impassable and motorists are being warned to avoid journeys, unless absolutely necessary.
A motorist in Dublin narrowly avoided serious injury when an overhead gantry collapsed on the Naas road outbound and there are long traffic delays. The road between Sutton Cross and Baldoyle Road is closed because of fallen cables.
The storm coming in from the Atlantic is expected to continue into the night before winds ease. Met Éireann says winds will be between storm force nine and violent storm force 11 this evening and tonight on all coasts. The weather station at Belmullet, Co Mayo recorded record wind speeds of 174km per hour today.
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Motorists have been urged to drive with extreme caution as severe weather conditions have caused trees and power lines to come down in various parts of the country. Storm force winds and heavy rain are creating dangerous driving conditions and some 65,000 homes have been left without power.
Wind speeds have reached up to 140kms an hour in many areas, causing trees and power supply poles to fall and block roads. The ESB says its crews are working to restore power to homes across the country, particularly in the South West and the Mid-West regions. The company has asked people to stay away from fallen lines and report them to the emergency services or to the ESB itself.
Many roads have been made impassable, with reports of fallen poles, lines and trees in counties Galway and Clare, Laois, Limerick, Kilkenny and Meath. In Kerry, an Antiguan-registered ship has lost engine power off the island of Inishvickillane. A rescue helicopter has gone to the scene and a nearby vessel is also trying to assist the crew of eight. In Galway, Gardaà say a number of minor roads are impassable and motorists are being warned to avoid journeys, unless absolutely necessary.
A motorist in Dublin narrowly avoided serious injury when an overhead gantry collapsed on the Naas road outbound and there are long traffic delays. The road between Sutton Cross and Baldoyle Road is closed because of fallen cables.
The storm coming in from the Atlantic is expected to continue into the night before winds ease. Met Éireann says winds will be between storm force nine and violent storm force 11 this evening and tonight on all coasts. The weather station at Belmullet, Co Mayo recorded record wind speeds of 174km per hour today.
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Damage warning as gales sweep in
Forecasters have warned that winds across Wales are strong enough to cause structural damage to buildings. Gale force winds gusting up to 70mph (110kph) have brought heavy rain, particularly to exposed coasts around Gwynedd, Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion.
Emergency services in north Wales dealt with fallen trees blocking roads on Saturday evening between Menai Bridge and Beaumaris, and at Amlwch. The wind and rain are expected to clear, but with colder air following.
The wind and rain were caused by a deep Atlantic depression very close to the north west of Scotland. BBC Wales weather forecaster Sue Charles said: "We're in for some rough weather this weekend. The worst of it will be on Saturday night, with some heavy rain, and strong to severe gale force winds.
They could be strong enough to cause damage to roofs, buildings and trees. The rain will clear before midnight but blustery showers will follow. The AA urged motorists to check their routes are clear before embarking on journeys. Paul Watters, head of roads and transport said: Be prepared. Make sure your car is ready for the trip, and if you are not in any rush, maybe put it on hold.
©BBC | Gewijzigd: 30 januari 2017, 09:49 uur, door Joyce.s
Forecasters have warned that winds across Wales are strong enough to cause structural damage to buildings. Gale force winds gusting up to 70mph (110kph) have brought heavy rain, particularly to exposed coasts around Gwynedd, Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion.
Emergency services in north Wales dealt with fallen trees blocking roads on Saturday evening between Menai Bridge and Beaumaris, and at Amlwch. The wind and rain are expected to clear, but with colder air following.
The wind and rain were caused by a deep Atlantic depression very close to the north west of Scotland. BBC Wales weather forecaster Sue Charles said: "We're in for some rough weather this weekend. The worst of it will be on Saturday night, with some heavy rain, and strong to severe gale force winds.
They could be strong enough to cause damage to roofs, buildings and trees. The rain will clear before midnight but blustery showers will follow. The AA urged motorists to check their routes are clear before embarking on journeys. Paul Watters, head of roads and transport said: Be prepared. Make sure your car is ready for the trip, and if you are not in any rush, maybe put it on hold.
©BBC | Gewijzigd: 30 januari 2017, 09:49 uur, door Joyce.s
Storm winds blow roof off school
Severe winds have hit parts of south west Scotland causing damage and closing some roads. Dumfries and Galloway, and coastal parts of North Ayrshire and South Aryshire were affected.
Part of the roof of Stranraer Academy was blown off overnight and landed on nearby houses as winds reached up to 70mph. The main A77 Stranraer to Glasgow road and several minor roads were also closed by fallen trees.
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Severe winds have hit parts of south west Scotland causing damage and closing some roads. Dumfries and Galloway, and coastal parts of North Ayrshire and South Aryshire were affected.
Part of the roof of Stranraer Academy was blown off overnight and landed on nearby houses as winds reached up to 70mph. The main A77 Stranraer to Glasgow road and several minor roads were also closed by fallen trees.
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