MET Eireann has issued
a status orange wind warning for Donegal. Strong
southeast, veering southwest, winds associated with
Storm Callum, coinciding with high spring tides will
affect Ireland tonight and on Friday morning. Winds
will be strongest overnight and early on Friday,
gusting between 110 and 130 km/h at the coast.
With very high astronomical spring tides forecasted
for this period and with surge levels in coastal
areas predicted to increase in the coming days,
Donegal County Council is urging the public to take
extra care when outdoors during this weather event.
Extreme care should be taken overnight on Thursday
and during the morning work and school commute on
Friday particularly in coastal areas and on higher
ground owing to high winds. 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.
The council is also asking property owners and
occupiers of properties in areas susceptible to
coastal flooding to be prepared and to take the
necessary precautions.
Donegal County Council’s Crisis Management Team is
meeting this morning to finalise necessary
arrangements and will continue to monitor the
situation. The council 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.
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