STORM CALLUM LIVE UPDATES
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Status Orange - Wind warning for Cork and Kerry
Storm Callum: Southeast winds veering southwest will gust generally between 100 and 130km/h, higher in some coastal areas and on high ground. Along with a spell of heavy rain and high tides there is a risk of coastal flooding and damage.
Issued: Wednesday 10 October 2018 19:00
Updated: Wednesday 10 October 2018 19:00
Valid from Thursday 11 October 2018 22:00 to Friday 12 October 2018 09:00
Status Orange - Wind warning for Donegal, Galway, Mayo, Sligo and Clare
Storm Callum: Southeast winds veering southwest will gust generally between 100 and 130km/h, higher in some coastal areas and on high ground. Along with a spell of heavy rain and high tides there is a risk of coastal flooding and damage.
Issued: Wednesday 10 October 2018 20:00
Updated: Thursday 11 October 2018 13:58
Valid from Thursday 11 October 2018 23:00 to Friday 12 October 2018 17:00
Status Orange - Wind warning for Dublin, Louth, Wexford, Wicklow, Meath and Waterford
Storm Callum: South to southeast winds will gust to between 100 and 130 km/h, strongest at the coast. Along with a spell of heavy rain and high tides, there is a risk of some coastal flooding.
Issued: Wednesday 10 October 2018 19:04
Updated: Wednesday 10 October 2018 19:04
Valid from Friday 12 October 2018 00:01 to Friday 12 October 2018 09:00
Status Orange - Gale Warning
South to Southeast gale to storm force winds developing this evening and tonight on all Irish Coastal Waters and on the Irish Sea with winds veering South to Southwest early tomorrow.
Issued: Thursday 11 October 2018 12:00
Status Yellow - Wind warning for Carlow, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Longford, Offaly, Westmeath, Cavan, Monaghan, Leitrim, Roscommon, Limerick and Tipperary
Storm Callum: South to southeast winds will gust to between 90 and 110 km/h. A spell of heavy rain will accompany the winds.
Issued: Wednesday 10 October 2018 11:00
Updated: Wednesday 10 October 2018 19:48
Valid from Friday 12 October 2018 00:01 to Friday 12 October 2018 09:00
YELLOW WIND WARNING IN PLACE FOR : COUNTY ANTRIM, COUNTY ARMAGH,COUNTY DOWN, COUNTY FERMANAGH, COUNTY DERRY & COUNTY TYRONE
Gusts 50 to 60 mph are likely with potential for gusts of 70 mph around exposed coasts and hills. High tides are also near their peak, heightening the risk of coastal impacts due to large waves. The very strong winds are expected to arrive across Northern Ireland during the early morning, then Scotland by mid-morning. Although the winds will ease quickly across Northern Ireland and much of Scotland, there is a chance that a separate swathe of very strong winds with gusts of 70-80 mph may affect the Outer Hebrides and the far northwest of the Scottish mainland for a time in the afternoon, before easing during the evening. It is here that there is the greatest chance of wind-related impacts.
Warning comes into effect on Friday 12th October 2018 at 03:00.
Warning ends at Friday 12th October 2018 at 23:59.
This weather warning for wind has been issued by the Met Office UK and may be upgraded in the coming 24hrs.
WARNING FOR COASTAL FLOODING, LARGE WAVES, STORM SURGE & STRONG WINDS
The public are advised to stay away from coastal walk ways, headlands and piers as strong winds combined with spring tides and a storm surge will lead to coastal flooding and danger to life.
Power outage can be expected on Thursday night and on Friday with the risk of trees also been uprooted. There also will be the risk to structural damage to building under the weather warnings periods. For the latest warnings click here .
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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.
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WHEN WILL THE STRONG WIND HIT?
Peak times for Orange warning areas
Thursday night into early Friday morning as storm Callum moves up off the west coast of Ireland it will bring strong and damaging gusts along coastal county’s of Donegal, Antrim, Derry, Down, Galway, Mayo, Sligo, Clare, Dublin, Louth, Wexford, Wicklow, Meath Waterford, Cork and Kerry where gusts of between 100km/hr to 130km/hr will be possible. There is the chance that gusts may exceed 130km/hr for time over the early morning along some southwestern, western and northwestern coastal county’s. Winds across the rest of Ireland inland will also be strong with gusts of between 90km/hr to 110km/hr.
Winds will ease for a time on Friday morning but remain strong across Ireland. Later in the morning at around 9am/10am and over the afternoon winds will strengthen again across western and northwestern county’s with gusts along coastal county’s strongest and possibly reaching 130km/hr again.
On Friday Lunchtime and over the early afternoon winds will also strengthen again along the south, southeast and east with severe and damaging gusts along coastal county’s there between 100km/hr to 130km/hr. These will pass in a short period and should clear at around 3pm Friday.
Late Thursday night and Early Friday morning rain will spread from the southwest moving northeastwards across Ireland with heavy falls in places and the risk of flooding nationwide, with strong and potentially damaging gust could lead to dangerous driving conditions out and about over Friday. The public are advise to travel with caution and don’t make any unnecessary journeys. Rain will clear to the northeast later Friday afternoon and evening.
Another spell of rain will move into the south and southeast on Friday night with the risk of spot flooding.
Anyone traveling to work or bringing kids to school Friday morning should stay tuned to the latest warnings, updates and local radio stations.
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STORM CALLUM UPDATE 1:29AM - 12/10/2018
Gust of 115km/hr at Valentia County Kerry at 1:00am.
Gust of 115km/hr at Sherkin Island County Cork at 1:00am.
STORM CALLUM UPDATE 12:52AM - 12/10/2018
Gust of 151km/hr at Fastnet light house of County Cork at 12:20am.
Update 11:30pm 11/10/2018
Strong winds and heavy rain have now started to effect southwest and south of Ireland tonight as #StormCallum moves northwards off the west coast over night and Friday morning .
Winds will start to really strengthen elsewhere after midnight especially after 1am. Winds will ease along the east, south and south east around 7am/8am Friday morning.
Across the southwest, west and northwest winds will continue very strong with severe and damaging gusts expected of up to 130km/hr with gusts of up to 140km/hr to 150km/hr possible along exposed coastal areas of the western coastal parts of Munster, Connacht and Donegal.
I feel that the strongest gusts will be recorded in west Galway & west/northwest Mayo.
The strong winds and gusts will clear western and northwestern areas by 5pm/6pm Friday afternoon.
Strongest gusts so far tonight has been recorded at Valentia (Co.Kerry) with a gust of 96km/hr. Gusts will strengthen over the coming hours with some severe and damaging ones likely along with power outages.
The public are urged to stay away from all coastal area due to high spring tides, the risk of coastal flooding, a storm surge and strong wind. You will be putting your life in danger and others if you don't heed the warning.
Update 6:18pm 11/10/2018
Last updated 4:40 pm Thursday 11th October by Meteorologists Siobhán Ryan and Sandra Spillane
Met Éireann has named Storm Callum. Severe Orange and Yellow Wind Warnings apply for Thursday night and Friday. Note, the Severe Orange Warning has just recently been extended in time out to 18:00 on Friday for coastal areas of Donegal, Sligo, Mayo, Galway and Clare. Further warnings were being considered later Friday across parts of the south and east, with the risk for another swathe winds and rain. However the severity and likelihood of these secondary event appears to have diminished considerably.
This event is predominantly expected to be a coastal one, though the severe winds will extend to inland parts, especially overnight and very early on Friday morning.
Update 3:25pm 11/10/2018
Wexford County Council said it is erecting flood defence barriers in Wexford, New Ross, Argturstown and Ballyhack. It is stockpiling 5,000 sandbags for use, if required, in Enniscorthy and Wexford. Additional call centre staff are on standby to deal with emergency calls, said the council.
Additional beds will also be provided at Ozanam House, Wexford, to accommodate those sleeping rough.
Reports of people sleeping rough in Dublin this evening should be posted at this link, according to Dublin councils.
Fingal County Council said it is continuing its preparations for the storm, expected to hit the Dublin region at midnight and last until 9am tomorrow morning.
Fingal council crews spent the morning filling sandbags and deploying them to areas along the coastline which are vulnerable to flooding, it said. Sandbags are also being distributed from the council's depots at Watery Lane in Swords, Coolmine in Dublin 15, and Fancourt in Balbriggan. The council also said that crews and volunteers are on stand-by.
Kilkenny County Council also said that staff and services are on standby, and will be deployed as necessary tomorrow morning.
Tipperary County Council also said that its SWAT (Severe Weather Assessment Team) is on standby, and the situation would be reviewed as the storm approaches.
Louth County Council has urged the public to take heed of the warnings about the storm and said it has distributed hundreds of sandbags to coastal areas and more are available.
It has recommended that people 'avoid unnecessary journeys, are extremely cautious on or around coastal areas, and do not approach fallen trees or power lines'.
Temporary flood barriers are also in place in high risk areas.
Update 2:54pm 11/10/2018
Waterways Ireland has issued a warning to boat owners and members of the public as the storm approaches.
It urged people to be aware of the dangers associated with harbours, jetties and moorings during stormy weather.
The Road Safety Authority issued a similar warning, advising road users to expect the unexpected and watch out for debris.
Storm force winds on the Irish Sea from the southeast could expose coastal areas like Bray and Howth with a chance of coastal flooding.
Update 2:45pm 11/10/2018 - donegal
The Pier Car Park in Donegal Town will be closed from 4pm this evening due to the risk of flooding and a possible storm surge which could lead to flooding tonight and tomorrow morning due to high spring tides .
Property owners and occupiers of properties in the coastal areas of Donegal Town and Killybegs that are susceptible to flooding should be prepared and should take necessary precautions.
Further to earlier advice in relation the Status Orange weather warning for Donegal, Donegal County Council wishes to advise that the Pier Car Park in Donegal Town will be closed from 4pm this evening.
Based on information available at this time, the areas most susceptible to flooding are the coastal areas of Donegal Town and Killybegs and the Council is urging property owners and occupiers of properties in these areas to be prepared and to take the necessary precautions.
Donegal County Council is delivering sandbags to locations liable to flooding.
It is predicted that peak winds will reach Donegal at 12 noon on Friday and the public is being urged to take extra care when outdoors during this weather event. All motorists should drive with extreme care, allow extra time for journeys and watch out for fallen branches and debris on roads. There is also a risk of fallen trees.
Homeowners, property owners and businesses should take precautions to secure any loose items of furniture, hoardings, scaffolding, signage and items such as trampolines and bins, which would be vulnerable to strong winds.
Donegal County Council will continue to monitor the situation and will provide further updates on Facebook and on Twitter @DonegalCouncil #StormCallum.
The Council can be contacted during normal business hours on 074 91 53900 and in the event of an out of hours emergency the Council’s Road Service can be contacted on 074 91 72288. Irish Water can be contacted on 1850 278 278. For emergencies requiring the assistance of the Fire Service call 999.
Update 1:45pm 11/10/2018
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