Status Yellow Weather Warning: January 26th

A Status Yellow Wind Warning for Louth is in place until 6pm on Sunday, 26th January.

During this time, mean winds are expected to reach 55-65km/h with gusts up to 90-110km/h.

These winds may cause further damage to already weakened structures and trees which were impacted during Storm Éowyn and will result in dangerous travelling conditions.

Louth County Council crews have been working across the weekend to clear trees and debris caused by Storm Éowyn.

Elevated tidal levels are expected in coastal areas, especially around tomorrow’s (Monday) high tide at circa 10am.

Key Points

• Monitor Met Éireann forecasts and/or visit https://www.met.ie/ for the most up-to-date information. Information is also available across the Met Éireann App, social media platforms (@meteireann) 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 immediately. ESB Emergency Services can be contacted at 1800 372 999. The public can monitor www.PowerCheck.ie  concerning power restoration times.
• Uisce Éireann customers can check the website and social media channels for updates and to get in touch with any issues or concerns via their 24/7 customer care centre at 1800 278 278. The public can also sign up online to a free text alert system to get regular updates about their local supplies - see www.water.ie
• MET Eireann’s Forecast office will be available 24/7 at 01 8064255 to provide advice to decision-makers across the emergency response agencies. 

Louth County Council can be contacted out-of-hours on a ‘24/7’ telephone service at 042 933 5457.