Storm Jocelyn is approaching with winds now picking up across the country.
A status orange alert for Galway and Mayo kicks in from 5pm while a similar alert will impact Donegal from 6pm this evening.
All other counties are subject to yellow wind warnings into this evening and tonight.
Joanna Donnelly from Met Eireann says Storm Jocelyn’s presence is already being felt:
The clean up from Storm Isha is still continuing in Donegal with thousands still without power.
ESB say it could be Thursday before power is restored to all areas with Storm Jocelyn hampering efforts on the ground.
Storm updates:
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- Knader Road reopened
- Upper Sands road near Cloughfin School now open again following repair of ESB line
- A power outage may cause supply disruptions to Letterilly, Glenties and surrounding areas in Co. Donegal. Works are scheduled to take place until 6pm until 24 January
- Water Outage Issue, Newtown Cunningham, Traffic Disruptions. Power outage may cause supply disruptions to Ardee, Ballylawn, Ballybegley, Slatehill, Drumboy, Newtown Cunningham and surrounding areas in Co. Donegal. Works are scheduled to take place until 6pm on 24 January
- R238 at Ard Colgan Carndonagh is now reopened to traffic
- Due to strong winds the Harry Blaney Bridge over Mulroy Bay is closed to High Sided Vehicles (3:32pm)
- ESB say around 24,000 properties are still without power following Storm Isha, the majority based in the North West. In addition, 14,000 homes and businesses around the country have lost supply due to Storm Jocelyn’s winds. You can check power outages here
- Donegal County Council is warning against any unnecessary travel during Storm Jocelyn. You can read the full story here
- Due to gale force winds the Harry Blaney Bridge over Mulroy Bay is closed to all Traffic (6:56pm)
- The Ardaghey Road was blocked for a short period this evening due to fallen trees which have now been cleared and road is reopened
- Fallen Tree on L- 5362/2 Cratlagh to Coole Road, Milford. Road to be cleared tomorrow morning 7am
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