Yellow Wind And Rain Warning Remains Untill This Evening In Wicklow

Wednesday, 8 December 2021 08:52

By Breffni Clack

A Yellow wind and weather warning remains in place in Wicklow this morning.

A Yellow wind and weather warning remains in place in Wicklow this morning.Nearly 60 thousand homes and businesses remain without power this morning as Storm Barra moves across the country.
The ESB says western counties are worst hit - and hopes to have the majority of those affected restored by the end of today.
A status orange warning for strong winds remain in place for Donegal - with yellow alerts elsewhere.
Schools in 12 counties are staying closed today following government advice.

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