The entire country is under a Status Yellow Wind Warning until 6 o clock this evening, with a similar warning in place north of the border.
There are some power outages in the county this morning. 1,186 homes farms and businesses have had their power restored in the vicinity in Stranorlar, but 380 premises in Derrybeg are now without power. It’s hoped they will have their power restored within the hour.
A separate Yellow Rain Warning is in effect for 21 counties, including Donegal, until 3pm.
Met Eireann says strong and gusty southwesterly winds could cause difficult travelling conditions, with displaced debris and fallen trees or branches.
Alan O’Reilly from Carlow Weather says the rain will be heaviest in the west and north west…….
