Widespread power outages and severe weather warnings across Ireland
The latest in this situation
- Gareth Scahill advocates for faster restoration of power outages involving ESB Networks.
- County Roscommon experienced power outages due to Storm Boelo.
- Storm Boelo caused power outages in Westport and ESB Networks repaired them in Ballyhaunis.
- Council crews were deployed in Waterford to address the aftermath of recent severe storms.
- Storm Austen caused widespread power outages across Ireland, prompting ESB Networks to deploy crews for restoration.
How it started
Status Yellow Wind Warning Issued for Coastal Counties in Ireland
What happened
Met Éireann issued a Status Yellow wind warning for Limerick, Clare, Cork, Kerry, and Waterford. The warning, which begins at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, and lasts until 9:00 PM, forecasts very strong and gusty southeasterly winds across the region. Coastal areas near the Shannon Estuary are particularly at risk of wave overtopping and local flooding due to high tides and storm surges.
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Why it matters
The severe weather warning is expected to cause significant travel disruptions across the Mid-West and coastal southwest of Ireland. The combination of high winds and potential flooding poses risks to regional infrastructure and logistics operations.
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Who's involved
- LimerickCounty covered by the wind warning, facing potential travel disruptions.
- CorkCounty covered by the wind warning, facing risks of flooding and high winds.
- WaterfordCounty covered by the wind warning, facing potential travel disruptions.
- ClareCounty covered by the wind warning, facing potential travel disruptions.
- National Transport AuthorityGovernment agency responsible for public transport licensing and managing travel safety.
- MidletonTown located within the warned region, facing severe weather risks.
- HSEMedia and e-commerce company whose services operate in the high-risk coastal area.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- National Transport AuthoritySpeculative
The National Transport Authority could face increased operational costs managing travel disruptions and ensuring public safety.
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Council crews were deployed in Waterford to address the aftermath of recent severe storms.Sub-event
- Storm Austen caused widespread power outages across Ireland, prompting ESB Networks to deploy crews for restoration.Sub-event
Storm Austen warnings and orange rain warnings expand to include Mayo and Dublin.1 source
Weather warning covers Limerick, Clare, Kerry, Cork, and Waterford.1 source