Ireland’s National Emergency Coordination Group has released an update on the country’s severe weather at 6pm on Monday evening.
The group has reaffirmed that schools will remained closed tomorrow, and that nobody should be venturing outside for non-essential purposes while the storm is passing.
According to the statement, the country is still facing “serious life-threatening conditions” and “the fatalities emphasise the dangers posed by the storm during this period.”
Three people have died so far as a result of Hurricane Ophelia.
The statement also offered a forecast for the Dublin, Midwest and West areas of the countries — including winds that pose a “significant hazard.”
It further confirmed that serious power outages have affected those in Cork and Kerry.
Gale force 11 winds with gusts in excess of 100 KM/H are predicted for the greater Dublin region between 16.00 and 20.00 hours with strong winds persisting until approximately 22.00. Convective storms (Stingjet) could break out locally, particularly in the Midland and West area of the country, these pose a potential significant hazard as they are particularly intense with strong gusting winds.
The NECG received updated reports regarding the current situation in the South of the country where the first effects of Storm Ophelia have been felt. Cork and Kerry are experiencing power outages and tree falls have been reported contributing to significant road damage and closures, structural damage has also reported.
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