*Photograph: Valerie O’Sullivan
CO CLARE has been placed under a Status Red weather warning from 3am to 11am tomorrow (Friday).
Members of the public have been advised to stay away from coastal locations during Storm Eunice, Met Éireann have forecast north-westerly winds which will reach mean speeds of up to 130km/h.
Coastal flooding is expected for Co Clare due to a combination of storm surge and high tide. This period will include high winds but the Storm is expected to quickly pass from 11am. Cork and Kerry are among the counties due to feel the worst effects of the Storm.
Schools in Clare are to close under the warning.
Coláiste Mhuire’s All-Ireland B senior camogie final against Wicklow’s Coláiste Bhríde has been postponed due to Storm Eunice. Details of a refixture have yet to be announced.
Unnecessary travel should also be avoided, Clare County Council have urged members of the public. Where it is essential to travel, motorists have been asked to slow down and take care, it is recommended to ensure mobile phones are fully charged before leaving the house. The Council’s emergency phone number is 087-4169496.
“Some disruption is expected with a possibility of coastal flooding. The Storm will coincide with the time of high tides in the morning,” senior engineer with the Council, John Leahy stated.
Any fallen or damaged electricity wires should be reported to the ESB Networks on 1800-372999/021-2382410. After the Status Orange warning, motorists should be aware that fallen trees, debris, localised flooding, and surface water can be expected on the roads in coastal areas and motorists should proceed with extreme caution.
Driving conditions are likely to be “hazardous,” Leahy cautioned. Winter maintenance crews attached to the Council will be treating some roads across the county from 7pm on Thursday, a list of salted routes will be detailed on the Council website.
