Press release
National Directorate for Fire & Emergency Management statement on current weather alerts
From Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
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From Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
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The National Directorate for Fire & Emergency Management (NDFEM), Met Eireann and various other stakeholders met this afternoon to discuss the current weather warnings in place. NDFEM will continue to liaise with Met Eireann and to monitor the situation.
Local Authority Severe Weather Assessment Teams (SWATs) will continue to monitor conditions locally and Local Authorities have their emergency response teams in place and are prepared to respond where and when necessary.
There are currently a number of weather warnings from Met Eireann in place:
Status Orange – Rain warning for Cork and Kerry
Very heavy and persistent rain, with highest accumulations in mountainous areas of Kerry and west Cork. Impacts: River and coastal flooding, Dangerous travelling conditions &Travel disruption. Valid: 00:00 Saturday 05/10/2024 to 00:00 Sunday 06/10/2024
Status Orange – Rain warning for Waterford
Very heavy and persistent rain, with highest accumulations in mountainous areas. Impacts: River and coastal flooding, Dangerous travelling conditions &Travel disruption. Valid: 12:00 Saturday 05/10/2024 to 00:00 Sunday 06/10/2024
Status Yellow – Rain warning for Clare, Limerick, Galway, Mayo
Heavy and persistent rain. Possible Impacts: Localised flooding & difficult travelling conditions. Valid: 00:00 Saturday 05/10/2024 to 00:00 Sunday 06/10/2024
There is a potential for flooding, especially in South and South West counties. In addition, this period of severe weather may also bring localised heavy showers, which in turn may lead to surface flooding in urban locations.
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 are possible road users should pay particular attention to the risk posed by fallen trees and flying debris as trees are in full leaf.
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.
People are advised to prepare for this period of severe weather including ensuring their mobile phone is fully charged to enable communication.
Never drive through flooded roads, the depth of the water can be deceiving.
Monitor Met Éireann forecasts and / or visit www.met.ie for the most up to date information. Information is available across social media platforms and other news media sources.
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.
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