Storm Austen brings heavy rain and fierce winds
Storm Austen will unleash powerful gusts and intense rainfall across Ireland on Thursday night. Authorities have issued a yellow rain warning, urging residents to prepare for travel disruptions, flooding, and potential damage from the severe weather.
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Cavan County Council
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Storm Austen is forecast to batter Ireland with strong, gusty winds and heavy rain starting from the evening of Thursday, 22nd October, continuing until the early hours of Friday, 23rd October. Met Éireann has issued a status yellow rain warning effective from 7pm on Thursday until 8am the following morning.
The storm is expected to cause a range of hazards including fallen trees, localised flooding, damage to power lines, and debris scattered by high winds. Travellers are likely to encounter difficult conditions, with risks to road safety heightened by wet surfaces and reduced visibility. Cavan County Council has mobilised crews to respond to emergencies, and residents are urged to follow safety guidance and stay informed through official weather updates.
Householders are advised to secure outdoor items such as lawn furniture and trampolines to prevent them becoming hazards. Power outages may occur, and the ESB recommends keeping away from downed cables, with emergency contact numbers provided for both ESB and Gas Networks Ireland. Drivers should consider postponing non-essential journeys, reduce speed, maintain extra braking distance, avoid flooded roads, and be vigilant for debris and sudden strong gusts, especially if driving high-sided vehicles or motorcycles. Pedestrians and cyclists should prioritise visibility and caution in crossing roads during this severe weather event.
The storm is expected to cause a range of hazards including fallen trees, localised flooding, damage to power lines, and debris scattered by high winds. Travellers are likely to encounter difficult conditions, with risks to road safety heightened by wet surfaces and reduced visibility. Cavan County Council has mobilised crews to respond to emergencies, and residents are urged to follow safety guidance and stay informed through official weather updates.
Householders are advised to secure outdoor items such as lawn furniture and trampolines to prevent them becoming hazards. Power outages may occur, and the ESB recommends keeping away from downed cables, with emergency contact numbers provided for both ESB and Gas Networks Ireland. Drivers should consider postponing non-essential journeys, reduce speed, maintain extra braking distance, avoid flooded roads, and be vigilant for debris and sudden strong gusts, especially if driving high-sided vehicles or motorcycles. Pedestrians and cyclists should prioritise visibility and caution in crossing roads during this severe weather event.
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