Pics: Here’s a look at what the wind is doing to the country

Jaysus, looks like we might actually have to batten down some hatches...

We’ve had some odd weather of late with the likes of flooding and snow showers hitting the country over the past week alone, but now we’re being battered by high winds and there are plenty of pictures to prove it. Earlier today, Sky News were reporting winds of 177kmh off the West Coast of Ireland and even Shannon Airport was forced to cease operations until 3.30pm due to adverse weather conditions… and because a plane was blown onto its side.

Due to the adverse conditions all airport operations have been suspended until 15.30pm — Shannon Airport (@ShannonAirport) February 12, 2014

@JOEdotie via Brendan Begley on Facebook. Just happened at Shannon Airport due to high winds... #Ooooops pic.twitter.com/nFR0zuqI1j — User_Unknown (@Postman_Paddy) February 12, 2014

The winds have also been taking their toll on heavy goods vehicles, as one artic lorry was blown over on the M8 near Fermoy in Cork.

Truck overturned M8 @ Fermoy overpass. Driver minor injury to hosp. Members walking at 45 degree angle due to winds! pic.twitter.com/obHGUR2lVq — An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) February 12, 2014

Truck overturned due to high winds on M8 at Fermoy. Motorway closure in effect on both lanes to prevent reoccurrence pic.twitter.com/7CYGEONVx5 — An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) February 12, 2014

M8 Fermoy Cork #storm pic.twitter.com/uJwpJNV3YN — Mike Brady (@BradyGroupAgri) February 12, 2014

While this homeowner in Clonakilty had to deal with some metal fencing that was blown into their house.

Scary seens in clonakilty. #storm #wind @irishexaminer @JOEdotie pic.twitter.com/iuAUAcEIsn — James O'Brien (@jamesyob) February 12, 2014

And some trees have been uprooted in Cork...

Fallen tree hits 2 unoccupied cars Popes Quay Cork #redalert #timberrrrrrrr #irishstorm pic.twitter.com/EPBMQGFsKP — Daragh Mc Sweeney (@mcsnapper) February 12, 2014

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