Emergency

Storm Darragh: Extremely strong and gusty northwest winds.

Impacts:

• Fallen trees
• Damage to power lines
• Dangerous travelling conditions
• Structural damage to temporary structures
• Wave overtopping

Status Orange Wind Warning for Connacht and Munster

20:00 Friday 06/12/2024 to 10:00 Saturday 07/12/2024

Storm Darragh: Very strong and gusty northwest winds.

Possible impacts:

• Fallen trees
• Damage to power lines
• Very difficult travelling conditions
• Damage to temporary structures
• Wave overtopping

Status Yellow Wind Warning for Ireland

15:00 Friday 06/12/2024 to 15:00 Saturday 07/12/2024

Storm Darragh: strong and gusty south to southwest winds veering northwest on Friday night.

Potential impacts:

• Fallen trees
• Loose debris
• Difficult travelling conditions
• Some wave overtopping

Status Yellow Rain Warning for Connacht, Clare, Donegal, Cavan, Monaghan, Longford, Louth, Meath, Westmeath

10:00 Friday 06/12/2024 to 10:00 Saturday 07/12/2024

Potential impacts:

• Localised flooding
• Poor visibility
• Difficult travelling conditions

Key Public safety messages for Storm Darragh

• Red Warnings; the public are advised to not travel in areas where a red level warning is in place and to shelter in place during these times. Essential services operators will continue to operate services where it is safe to do so subject to advice from Met Éireann on prevailing local conditions.
• Public are advised for those planning a Christmas night out advised to be aware of their local forecast and make decisions accordingly. Please check public transport services in areas where a red or orange level warning is in place noting that public transport operators may curtail services based on local conditions. Event organisers should monitor updates from Met Éireann for the duration of Strom Darragh.
• High seas; the public are advised to stay away from coastal areas during this period. The Irish Coast Guard are appealing to people to “Stay Back, Stay High, Stay Dry”.
• Strong winds can make driving conditions hazardous, especially for the more vulnerable road users, e.g., cyclists, pedestrians, motorcyclists and high sided vehicles. Road users should pay particular attention to the risk posed by fallen trees and flying debris as trees are in full leaf.
• There is a potential for tidal flooding in coastal areas with very dangerous coastal conditions across the country for the duration of Storm Darragh. In addition to this, the storm may also bring localised heavy showers, which in turn may lead to surface flooding in urban locations.
• People are advised to prepare for the arrival of the storm including ensuring their mobile phone is fully charged to enable communication.
• Driving conditions will be hazardous throughout the weekend. Never drive through flooded roads, the depth of the water can be deceiving.
• Move all animals and livestock to a safe and suitable building to protect them from the severe weather conditions associated with Storm Darragh. 
• Monitor Met Éireann forecasts and/or visit www.met.ie for the most up to date information. Information is available across social media platforms and other news media sources.
• ESB Networks is highlighting the dangers posed by fallen live wires and is advising the public and the emergency services to stay away from these fallen cables and to report such cases to it immediately. ESB Emergency Services can be contacted at 1800 372 999.
  The public can monitor www.PowerCheck.ie in regards to power restoration times.