STORM ALI LIVE UPDATES
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Status Orange - Wind warning for Connacht, Cavan, Monaghan, Donegal, Dublin, Kildare, Longford, Louth, Offaly, Westmeath, Meath, Clare and Kerry
Storm Ali will track close to the west and northwest coast this morning. South to southwest winds veering westerly will reach mean speeds between 65 and 80 km/h and gusts between 110km/h and 130 km/h for a time. Gusts in excess of 130 km/h are possible in coastal regions of the west and northwest. The core of strong winds will be along Atlantic coasts at first, before transferring quickly eastwards during the morning.
Issued: Tuesday 18 September 2018 16:00
Updated: Wednesday 19 September 2018 06:46
Valid from Wednesday 19 September 2018 07:00 to Wednesday 19 September 2018 13:00
AMBER WIND WARNING FOR NORTHERN IRELAND - FERMANAGH, TYRONE, DERRY, ARMAGH, ANTRIM & DOWN
Storm Ali is expected to bring a very windy spell of weather with gusts of 65-75 mph inland.
Valid from Wednesday 19 September 2018 05:00 to Wednesday 19 September 2018 13:00.
What to expect
Flying debris is likely and could lead to Injuries or danger to life.
Probably some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs or damage through falling trees and branches breaking.
Longer journey times and cancellations likely, as road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected.
Power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage.
Some roads and bridges likely to close.
Large waves could affect coastal roads, sea fronts and properties.
This is a Met Éireann weather warning for the Republic of Ireland and UK Met Office warning for Northern Ireland
STATUS YELLOW - WIND WARNING FOR IRELAND
Very windy across Ireland from early on Wednesday morning until evening. South to southwest winds will reach mean speeds of 50 to 65 km/hr with gusts of 90 to 110 km/hr, strongest in southern, western and northern coastal areas.
Issued: Monday 17 September 2018 21:00
Updated: Monday 17 September 2018 21:00
Valid from Wednesday 19 September 2018 05:00 to Wednesday 19 September 2018 17:00.
WHEN WILL THE STRONG WIND HIT?
Peak times for Orange warning areas
The strongest winds will peak between 5:00am and 11:00am on Wednesday morning across Ireland. I expect the strongest gust around Connacht and Ulster with the risk of a number of power outage and trees down in places especially in the coastal county’s of Galway, Mayo, Sligo, Letrim, Donegal and Derry where the center of the storm Ali will pass close by.
Another feature which could develop on this storm is a A sting jet which is a meteorological phenomenon that forms as a part of some rapidly developing storms. The 'sting' part of the name refers to the scorpion's tail like shape that the clouds around a sting jet take on. The sting jet contains the most damaging winds, which can reach speeds of more than 100 mph 160km/hr. Sting jets can not be forecast far out and can only be forecast when visible on satellite note not all storm form these so this may not happen.
Anyone traveling to work or bringing kids to school Wednesday morning should stay tuned to the latest warnings and updates.
Storm Ali will be extra dangerous due to the fact that trees are still in full leaf and will act like a sail in strong winds increasing the chance of trees coming down over Wednesday morning.
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There are fallen trees on many routes across the country. They are separated below by province, and then county. Update 12:29pm 19/09/2018
CONNACHT
MAYO:
There are a number of fallen trees in the Claremorris area, including on the N60 and the Ballinrobe Rd (R331) which are fully blocked. Gardaí advise against travelling in the area due to dangerous conditions.
GALWAY:
St Mary's Rd is closed due to a fallen tree, and so is is the nearby Crescent.
Salthill Promeade has been closed due to the weather conditions.
There are a large number of fallen trees in the Salthill area, with extreme caution advised.
The N59 is currently blocked near Roscahill by a tree.
There’s a tree down at the Browne R/A on Seamus Quirke Rd in the city – traffic can get by with care.
A number of fallen trees are blocking the N84 at the Curraghline
The Tuam/Barnaderg Rd (R332) is closed due to trees down.
There’s a tree down on the Ballinrobe Rd (R332) just outside Tuam at Kilbannon.
The Scarriff/Portumna Rd (R352) is down to one lane in a number of locations due to lots of fallen trees.
There’s a fallen trees blocking the road at Caltra NS (R339).
The Mountbellew/Caltra Rd (R358) is closed due to fallen trees.
The Menlough/Monivea Rd (R339) is down to one lane at Garbally Castle due to a fallen trees.
SLIGO:
There’s a fallen tree on the N4 between Lackagh and Collooney, and a fallen electricity pole near Castlebaldwin.
There’s a fallen tree on the N15 north of Drumcliffe
There’s a tree down on the Slishwood/Ballintogher Rd (R287).
There are trees down on the Sligo/Ballinode Rd(R278) on the Sligo Town side of Calry.
There are trees down on the Sligo/Leitrim Village Rd (R284) at Ballygawley and just south of Geevagh.
A fallen tree is blocking the Ballygawley/Collooney Rd (R290).
The Ballymote/Boyle Rd (R295) is blocked by a tree at Keash.
ULSTER
CAVAN:
The N3 is blocked south of Virginia by a fallen down tree. Elsewhere on the N3, one lane is blocked northbound at the Baileborough Rd (R165) jct in Lavey due to another fallen tree.
A fallen down tree is blocking the Cavan/Bailieborough Rd (R165) at Grousehall.
The Shercock/Kingscourt Rd (R162) is blocked due to a fallen tree.
The Virginia/Oldcastle Rd (R195) is blocked as a tree has fallen on the route.
The Cavan/Cootehill Rd (R188) is closed at Corranure due to a fallen tree.
DONEGAL:
There are several fallen trees on the N14 between Letterkenny and Lifford, with the road fully blocked.
There’s a tree down on the Frosses/Glenties Rd (R262).
MONAGHAN:
The N2 is closed between Aughnacloy and Emyvale at Mullabryan due to a fallen tree.
A fallen tree is blocking the N12 Middletown Rd just north of Monaghan Town at Drumrutagh.
A number of regional road closures are in place around Castleblayney.
A fallen tree is blocking the Monaghan/ Clogher Rd (R186) at Golan.
A fallen tree is currently blocking the Monaghan/Ballybay Rd (R162) at Killygowan.
MUNSTER
TIPPERARY:
Fallen power cables on the Ballyhasty Rd (R490) and Cloughjordan. Emergency services are at the scene.
CORK:
Debris has been cleared from the M8 northbound at J17 Watergrasshill.
LEINSTER
WESTMEATH:
Ballymahon Rd in Athlone is closed at White Gates after a very large tree fell. Motorists travelling into Athlone Town Centre from the M6/N6 are advised to use either J9 Garrycastle or J11 Athlone Centre but to avoid J10 Ballymahon. Travelling out of the town, divert at Fairgreen onto Retreat Rd or Southern Station Rd.
There is a tree down on the N4 at J15 Mullingar East.
No further reports of a tree fallen on the Castlepollard/Delvin Rd (R395) between Drumcree and Collinstown.
MEATH:
There is a fallen tree on the Ratoath/Dunshaughlin Rd (R125) and the road is reportedly blocked.
DUBLIN:
There are road signs in the left lane of the M50 northbound between J7 Lucan and J6 Blanchardstown, in the left lane. Motorway services have been notified. On the M50 southbound, there are traffic cones in the road between J16 Cherrywood and the M11 merge.
Marian Rd in Rathfarnham is closed at a number of locations because of fallen power cables.
There’s a fallen tree on Malahide Rd (R106) in Swords. Reports too of a tree down on the Swords Rd (R132) between the Estuary R/A and the Seatown Rd R/A.
Tonlegee Rd is closed between the Springdale Rd jct and Tonlegee Ave jct while a tree and power lines are removed.
Brennanstown Rd is closed between Cabinteely Village and the Glenamuck Rd North jct as emergency services remove a fallen tree.
There is a fallen tree on Cuffe St in Dublin City blocking traffic headed towards St Stephen's Green.
There are reports of a tree branch on the Dublin Rd (R127) at the Dublin Rd R/A heading into Lusk. There are also reports of traffic lights out of action in Lusk Village.
Highfield Rd is due to close after a tree has fallen.
There is a tree down on Booterstown Ave near the Punch Bowl.
Glasthule Rd is partially blocked on the Dun Laoghaire side of Adelaide Rd.
There is a tree down on the Finglas Rd at Glasnevin Cemetery.
A tree is reportedly down on Griffith Ave near the St Mobhí Rd jct.
There is a tree blocking one lane of the N81 at Jobstown.
There are reports of a tree down outside Donnybrook heading onto Leeson St Upper.
North Road in the Phoenix Park is closed because of fallen branches. Traffic is being diverted onto Odd Lamp Rd and Chesterfield Ave. Cabra Gate is also closed.
There are trees down on either side of the Long Mile Rd near the Naas Rd Jct.
There is a fallen tree blocking Palmerston Rd in Rathgar near Temple Gardens.
Reports of a fallen tree and damaged power cables in Sandyford Village at Sandyford House.
A tree has fallen on a car on Trees Rd Upper.
A tree is reportedly down on Sybill Hill Rd at St Paul's College in Killester.
KILDARE:
A tree is partially blocking the Enfield/Edenderry Rd (R402) between Johnstown Bridge and Kilshanroe.
There is a tree down on the Monasterevin/Rathangan Rd (R414) at Clonmoy.
A fallen tree is blocking the Dublin Rd (R403) outside Celbidge north of Ballyouster Park.
The N78 has reopened following the removal of a fallen tree just outside Athy on the Carlow side.
The Kildare/Nurney Rd (R415) has been cleared of fallen trees near Nurney.
OFFALY:
The Clara/Kilbeggan Rd (R436) is blocked near Clara due to a fallen tree.
LONGFORD:
The N63 is blocked just east of Lanesboro by a fallen tree.
LOUTH:
There are three trees down on the Newry/Carlingford Rd (R173), one on the Newry side of Omeath and two on the Carlingford side.
Update 11:03Am 19/09/2018
⚠️there’s a tree down on main road to Harvey’s point Donegal partly blocking the road
Update 11:00Am 19/09/2018
Small tree down in St Mary’s N.S. Yard Stranorlar Donegal
Image send on by Aleana Keaveney
Update 10:45Am 19/09/2018
Up to 140,000 ESB customers and 32,000 NIE customers have lost power this morning as storm Ali continues to batter Ireland with power not expected to be restored in some areas until the afternoon or tonight in some places.
ESB has said over 140,000 customers are without power, with the areas worst affected being, Cavan, Sligo, Galway, Thurles, Castlebar, Tralee, Portlaoise, Mullingar, Dundalk.
The damage is mainly attributable to fallen trees on overhead lines as a result of the high winds.
ESB crews are en route to sites where faults have occurred but will work on repairs when it is safe to do so.
The Foyle Bridge has also been fully closed.
As the strongest winds from storm Ali push up the west and northwest coast over this morning Further outage will also be possible across the rest of Ireland this morning and over the early afternoon a number of outage could also occur in the east.
Extreme caution is advised around Atlantic coastal county’s in particular of Clare, Connacht and west / north Ulster There will be severe or possibly damaging gusts for a time in the morning especially in the west and northwest which could lead to.
11am update : ESB Networks crews are working to restore power to 140,000 impacted by Storm Ali latest info here : https://t.co/O5GIQWfY5D
— ESB Networks (@ESBNetworks) September 19, 2018
Please report any damage to electricity infrastructure immediately by calling 1850 372 999 pic.twitter.com/YEECJmKSmd
Around 51,000 customers are without electricity, we expect this number to change over the coming hours. We have restored around 11,000 properties over the morning and working hard to restore everyone #StormAli
— NIE Networks (@NIElectricity) September 19, 2018
Update 10:31Am 19/09/2018
ESB Networks crews are working to restore power to 55,000 impacted by Storm Ali latest info here :
Never approach fallen wires or damaged electricity network. Please report any damage to electricity infrastructure immediately by calling 1850 372 999
ESB Networks crews are working to restore power to 55,000 impacted by Storm Ali latest info here :https://t.co/95lC5aRexL Never approach fallen wires or damaged electricity network. Please report any damage to electricity infrastructure immediately by calling 1850 372 999 pic.twitter.com/3zTn6aS3E4
— ESB Networks (@ESBNetworks) September 19, 2018
Update 10:07Am 19/09/2018
Tree down in Oak Park. Maugheraboy. Sligo
Tree down in Oak Park. Maugheraboy. #SlowDown #StormAli@aaroadwatch @OceanFmIreland @GardaTraffic pic.twitter.com/vYT5lw1Z3F
— Sligo County Council (@sligococo) September 19, 2018
Update 10:00Am 19/09/2018
Tree down in Ernedale Heights Ballyshannon, Donegal. Image send on by Kate Kitchen
Update 9:54Am 19/09/2018
A garda spokeswoman said: “Gardai in Clifden Co Galway are dealing with an incident which occurred at Claddaghduff, Co Galway this morning. A caravan has blown off a cliff.
“It is believed that a female in her 50s was in the caravan.
“Gardaí and emergency services are currently at the scene.”
Update 9:45Am 19/09/2018
The R284 road, South East of Geevagh is blocked.
The R284 road, South East of Geevagh is blocked. #SlowDown #StormAli@aaroadwatch @OceanFmIreland @GardaTraffic pic.twitter.com/MqdmPKlbAe
— Sligo County Council (@sligococo) September 19, 2018
Update 9:40Am 19/09/2018
DONEGAL - LETTERKENNY TO LIFFORD & FROSSES TO GLENTIES
several fallen trees on N14 between Letterkenny and Lifford, with the road fully blocked. Also a tree down on Frosses/Glenties Rd (R262).
ROAD ALERT - TREE DOWN - BALLYSHANNON TO BELEEK DONEGAL
Anyone traveling to Belleek from Ballyshannon or vice versa there is a big tree down at the moment blocking the road Camden castle area.
ROAD ALERT TREE DOWN ON THE N15 SLIGO ROAD
There is a tree is down the Sligo side of Henry’s restaurant on a bend on the main N15 Sligo road. A number of cars have nearly collided into it. It’s just fallen so no council on seen.
Update 9:00Am 19/09/2018
A severe and strong damaging gust of 143(km/h) has been recorded of Mace Head Galway this morning at Met Eireanns Weather Station. With the wind set to pick up in the northwest and north shortly this could mean trouble
Strongest gusts to 8:30am (km/h):
143 Mace Head (Galway)
124 Newport (Mayo)
107 Belmullet
106 Claremorris
106 Valentia
104 Roches Point (Cork)
96 Athenry
Airports
91 Cork
89 Casement
87 Shannon
85 Dublin
83 Knock
Update 8:00Am 19/09/2018
A severe and strong damaging gust of 130(km/h) has been recorded of Mace Head Galway this morning at Met Eireanns Weather Station. With the wind set to pick up in the northwest and north shortly this could mean trouble
Strongest gusts to 7:30am (km/h):
130(km/h) Mace Head (Galway)
107(km/h) Belmullet (Mayo)
106(km/h) Newport (Mayo)
106(km/h) Valentia (Kerry)
93(km/h) Roches Point (Cork)
Airports
85(km/h) Knock
82(km/h) Casement (Dublin)
76(km/h) Cork
67(km/h) Dublin
65(km/h) Shannon
Strongest gusts to 7:30am (km/h):
— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) September 19, 2018
130 Mace Head (Galway)
107 Belmullet (Mayo)
106 Newport (Mayo)
106 Valentia (Kerry)
93 Roches Point (Cork)
Airports
85 Knock
82 Casement (Dublin)
76 Cork
67 Dublin
65 Shannon pic.twitter.com/IMC0P6TZbi
Update 7:45Am 19/09/2018
Intending passengers are also advised to check flight information with their airline's website before traveling to the airport.
Irish Ferries have also cancelled a number of sailings to and from Dublin and Holyhead this morning due to adverse weather conditions.
High winds due to #StormAli will have an impact on the flight schedule today. Some flights already cancelled. Please check with your airline before coming to the airport. Departures info here https://t.co/2bD7lEWGaJ. Arrivals info here https://t.co/ckiUMjBwFf. pic.twitter.com/bPgNBTFqAv
— Dublin Airport (@DublinAirport) September 19, 2018
Update 7:43Am 19/09/2018
Up to 5000 ESB customers have lost power in the Kerry, and Clare and south Galway this morning with power not expected to be restored in some areas until the afternoon
As the strongest winds from storm Ali push up the west and northwest coast over this morning i will expect further cluster power outage especially across Connacht and western Ulster. Further outage will also be possible across the rest of Ulster and the midlands. Later in the morning and over the afternoon a number of outage could also occur in the east.
Update 7:22Am 19/09/2018
Road conditions in the west and northwest will see dangerous conditions this morning. Travel on coastal roads and high ground should be avoided.
Update 7:14Am 19/09/2018
Status Orange - Wind warning for Connacht, Cavan, Monaghan, Donegal, Dublin, Kildare, Longford, Louth, Offaly, Westmeath, Meath, Clare and Kerry
Storm Ali will track close to the west and northwest coast this morning. South to southwest winds veering westerly will reach mean speeds between 65 and 80 km/h and gusts between 110km/h and 130 km/h for a time. Gusts in excess of 130 km/h are possible in coastal regions of the west and northwest. The core of strong winds will be along Atlantic coasts at first, before transferring quickly eastwards during the morning.
Issued: Tuesday 18 September 2018 16:00
Updated: Wednesday 19 September 2018 06:46
Valid from Wednesday 19 September 2018 07:00 to Wednesday 19 September 2018 13:00
Update 5:36Am 19/09/2018
Wind are now starting the increase across the southwest and west of Ireland.
Update 5:05Am 19/09/2018
Orange and yellow weather warning is now in a effect from 5:00am this morning and ends 5:00pm this afternoon
For the latest warning click here
https://www.donegalweatherchannel.ie/weather-warnings/
Update 3:37Am 19/09/2018
First of the the rain associated with #StormAli is now moving into the the southwest and west coast of Ireland this morning. This rain will spread northeastwards over the morning with heavy falls in western and northern areas.
Winds will increase around 4am this morning along southwestern coastal county's (Kerry, Clare and south Galway seen strong to severe winds from then out on over the rest of this morning.
Over the rest of Connacht especially coastal areas winds will begin will really increase at around 6am this morning and remain strong over the early afternoon with the risk of of severe and damaging gusts.
Over Donegal and the rest of Ulster winds will be at there worst after 7am this morning and remain strong over the first half of the afternoon.
Extreme caution is advised around Atlantic coastal countys in particular of Clare, Connacht and west / north Ulster There will be severe or possibly damaging gusts for a time in the morning especially in the west and northwest which could lead to.
Travel on coastal roads & high ground areas are not advised this morning across the coastal county’s of the west, northwest and north of Ireland.
Flying debris is likely and could lead to Injuries or danger to life.
Probably some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs or damage through falling trees and branches breaking.
Longer journey times and cancellations likely, as road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected.
Power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage.
Some roads and bridges likely to close.
Large waves could affect coastal roads, sea fronts and properties.
Update 12:07Am 19/09/2018
1191 homes have lost power in the Moville, and Quigleys Co.Donegal tonight ahead of storm Ali earlier this evening and tonight Mayo, Galway, Donegal & Derry see passing heavy showers some which developed into thunderstorms with white echos showing on radar and reports of heavy rain and sizable hail.
The ESB are aware of the fault and are working on getting it restored before the main wind come later this morning
The fault occurred at 23:21 tonight and is estimated to be restored at :19/09/2018 03:00
Update 11:49Pm 18/09/2018
Latest update from ESB Networks
#StormAli Met Eireann has issued a Status Orange Wind warning for Connacht, Cavan, Monaghan, Donegal, Dublin, Kildare, Longford, Louth, Offaly, Westmeath, Meath, Clare & Kerry.
— ESB Networks (@ESBNetworks) September 18, 2018
You can report a fault online here https://t.co/6Yg87spVgS for updates its https://t.co/VMtxFrW7FY pic.twitter.com/VHfQy4h0Ek
Update 11:45Pm 18/09/2018
Lightning over Greencastle Co.Donegal tonight ahead before #StormAliarrives
Thank to Yvonne Gill for sending on the video
Update 11:44Pm 18/09/2018
Max Gusts so far today (km/h):
95(km/h) Mace Head (Galway)
93(km/h) Finner (Donegal)
89(km/h) Belmullet (Mayo
87(km/h) Newport (Mayo)
78(km/h) Knock Airport (Mayo)
#StormAli does not arrive to Ireland until around 4am Wednesday morning when the real strong winds will be and we should see the strong gust pass around Midday
Max Gusts so far today (km/h):
— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) September 18, 2018
95 Mace Head (Galway)
93 Finner (Donegal)
89 Belmullet
87 Newport (Mayo)
78 Knock Airport
Highest Temp (°C):
21.9 Phoenix Park
Most Sunshine (hours):
6.4 Casement Aerodrome (Dublin) pic.twitter.com/CVgzUcFSAU
Update 10:16Pm 18/09/2018
Donegal has been added to the Yellow Wind Warning for this evening (Tuesday) for strong winds ahead of #StormAli
Gusts 90 to 110km/h
A status Orange Wind Warning remains in place for much of the country starting Wednesday at 5am
All warnings available here
Donegal has been added to the Yellow Wind Warning for this evening (Tuesday) for strong winds ahead of #StormAli
— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) September 18, 2018
Gusts 90 to 110km/h
A status Orange Wind Warning remains in place for much of the country starting Wednesday at 5am
All warnings available here https://t.co/b24grJkqcb pic.twitter.com/ypg7gjMS1N
Update 10:12Pm 18/09/2018
During times of very active weather wind storms, Thunderstorm and any weather event it is advised you make sure your pets are safe with storm Ali due to hit Ireland on Wednesday morning the public should keep the pets inside till the worst of the conditions passes over the county which will be around midday Wednesday
These conditions can make it dangerous for your pet like fences blowing over allowing your pet to get loose. Here are a few tips to help keep your pets safe in the windy weather.
Bring your pet inside during the storm and watch them when let outside.
Take your dog out on a leash to ensure they are safe and secure.
Check all fencing and lock all gates.
If your pet must be kept outside:
Provide a dry, elevated dog house with clean dry bedding and a flap over the opening to keep drafts out. A doghouse should allow your dog to comfortably sit and lay down but small enough to hold in its body heat.
Make sure a cat or dog has not crawled under your car seeking shelter and warmth near the engine. Tap on hood before starting the engine
Update 9:50Pm 18/09/2018
Hail and lightning been reported across parts of Mayo tonight.
Thanks to Emma Walsh for sending on the image.
Update 9:38Pm 18/09/2018
Due to the passage of storm Ally through the midlands between 8am and 10am tomorrow(Wed) and the interest of public safety, the NPA has decided to delay the opening of the exhibition for the public until 11am and remain open an extra hour in the evening until 7pm. National Ploughing Classes will commence as scheduled at 10.30am#ploughing18
Update 8:52Pm 18/09/2018
A area of heavy rain moving southwest to northeast over Connacht shows active thunderstorms contained within these showers, Over tonight further thunderstorms may develop over Connacht, west Ulster and west Munster as this rain move northeastwards.
You can also see these showers on the Met Eireann Webcam at Mace head ahead of #StormAli
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