A Number Of Weather Warnings Will Take Effect Tomorrow As The Impact Of The Hurricane Lorenzo Is Felt Across The Country

Wednesday, 2 October 2019 13:03

By the time it reaches Ireland it will be downgraded to a powerful storm

A status orange weather alert has been issued for Cork from 6pm tomorrow evening until 3 am on Friday morning - a similar alert has been issued for counties Galway, Mayo, Clare, Kerry and Limerick.

There will be a status yellow wind and rain warning in effect for the entire country starting at 9am tomorrow.

The National Emergency Co-Ordination Group has been meeting this morning to discuss measures that may need to be taken to minimise the storm's impact.

Meanwhile the City Council's Severe Weather Assessment Team held a teleconference with Met Éireann to assess the potential impact of the Storm on Cork City.

The Council has decided to extend the current flood warning as there are multiple high-risk areas along the low-lying quays in the City Centre.

Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy says the storm will affect the country in different ways:

You can keep up to date with all the latest developments with Storm Lorenzo on the RedFM News Website, where you will find our Live: Storm Lorenzo Updates Blog.