Weather Warning and Advice from An Garda Síochána on the 26/4/19
Gardaí are appealing to the public to be extra cautious as severe winds are forecast this evening, Friday 26th April 2019.
Status red Wind Warning for Clare from 4:00pm today, 26/4/19 to 5:00am tomorrow morning. Gusts of 110 to 130 km/h are expected.
Status Orange Wind Warning for Cork, Galway, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary and Waterford is in place from 4:00pm today until 5:00am tomorrow morning, Saturday 27th April, 2019. Gusts of 110 to 130 km/h are expected.
Cyclists, motorcyclists and pedestrians should be aware of the danger posed by high winds as they are particularly vulnerable. Drivers of high sided vehicles should take all necessary precautions and pay attention to the warnings.
We ask people living near coastal, cliff and waterway areas, particularly those with children, to be extra cautious considering the gusty winds forecast.
Please heed the Met Éireann warnings and be aware of local prevailing weather conditions. Updates will be provided on the Garda website and social media accounts.
Video by Chief Superintendent Paul Cleary, Roads Policing providing advice to the public following severe weather warnings around the country available here
More information and updates from Met Éireann
Be Winter Ready booklet is available to view here
