The National Emergency Co-ordination Group issue urgent weather warnings

Storm Éowyn is forecast to bring very dangerous and destructive winds

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23 January 2025

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The National Emergency Co-ordination Group (NECG) recently met as red level weather warnings have been issued for some counties and Storm Éowyn is forecast to bring very dangerous and destructive winds tonight (Thursday) and Friday.

Met Éireann currently has a number of Status Red and Status Orange Wind Warning in place across the country on Thursday night and Friday.

Weather warnings

A status red severe weather warning means ‘shelter in place’. People in the areas affected by red warnings should stay indoors, avoid unnecessary travel and take action to protect themselves and their properties.

In a statement published on www.gov.ie, Keith Leonard, chair of the NECG, said: “Storm Éowyn is going to be a very dangerous and destructive weather event. The forecasted winds have the capacity to bring severe, damaging winds which will constitute a risk to life and property.

“During the Red Level wind warnings, the public are advised to shelter in place.”

Met Éireann has issued Status red weather warnings for Clare, Cork, Kerry and Limerick.

Orange weather warnings have issued for all other counties, and it is expected that more counties will move into red weather warnings.

“Where Orange warnings are in place, the public are also advised to limit travel to essential journeys only. An orange wind warning should not be underestimated – it can bring extremely strong gusts and can also pose a threat to life and property,” he noted.

Stay informed

The public are strongly advised to keep up to date with Met Éireann forecasts and weather warnings over the coming days.

Schools, early learning and childcares settings and further and higher education institutions in red level warning areas will close for the duration of the red warning.

Employers in red warning areas should facilitate working from home for all employees who can do so.

Only emergency service workers should be leaving home for work, where directed by their employer.

Widespread disruption to public and other services is to be anticipated.

‘Stay Back, Stay High, Stay Dry’

“I would urge people to stay away from coastal areas during this period and to heed the appeal from the Irish Coast Guard for people to ‘Stay Back, Stay High, Stay Dry’,” Leonard added.

“It’s also important to remember that even after the storm has passed, there is a strong possibility of fallen trees and other debris so drivers are also urged to take care in the aftermath of the storm.”

 

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