Storm Austen prompts urgent yellow warnings
Storm Austen is set to batter Ireland with fierce winds and heavy rain on Thursday evening into Friday morning. Authorities warn of fallen trees, flooding, and power outages, urging residents to prepare and remain vigilant across the country.
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Cavan County Council
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Storm Austen is expected to unleash strong gusts and persistent heavy rainfall starting from 7pm on Thursday, 22nd October, continuing until 10am on Friday, 23rd October. Met Éireann has issued a status yellow warning for both rain and wind, signalling potentially hazardous conditions that could disrupt daily life.
Residents are advised to secure outdoor items such as garden furniture and trampolines to prevent them becoming dangerous projectiles. The storm may cause fallen trees, localised flooding, damage to power infrastructure, and debris scattered across roads, leading to difficult travel conditions. The ESB cautions the public to avoid fallen power lines and provides an emergency contact number 1800 372 999, while Gas Networks Ireland’s emergency line is 1800 20 50 50.
Cavan County Council has mobilised crews to respond to emergencies and encourages people to check on vulnerable neighbours. The council’s out-of-hours emergency contact is 087 611 8116. Drivers should exercise extreme caution, reconsider travel plans, and adhere to guidelines from the Road Safety Authority, including reducing speed, maintaining distance, avoiding flooded roads, and always using dipped headlights. Pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists must remain highly visible and aware of sudden gusts that could compromise safety. For further advice, visit the RSA website or their social media channels.
Residents are advised to secure outdoor items such as garden furniture and trampolines to prevent them becoming dangerous projectiles. The storm may cause fallen trees, localised flooding, damage to power infrastructure, and debris scattered across roads, leading to difficult travel conditions. The ESB cautions the public to avoid fallen power lines and provides an emergency contact number 1800 372 999, while Gas Networks Ireland’s emergency line is 1800 20 50 50.
Cavan County Council has mobilised crews to respond to emergencies and encourages people to check on vulnerable neighbours. The council’s out-of-hours emergency contact is 087 611 8116. Drivers should exercise extreme caution, reconsider travel plans, and adhere to guidelines from the Road Safety Authority, including reducing speed, maintaining distance, avoiding flooded roads, and always using dipped headlights. Pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists must remain highly visible and aware of sudden gusts that could compromise safety. For further advice, visit the RSA website or their social media channels.
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