Storm Austen power outages hit 3,000 homes across Ireland

Thousands of homes lost power on Friday morning

As the storm clears, Met Éireann has also warned of difficult travel and a risk of localised flooding.

Storm Austen power outages concentrated around Cork

Electricity Supply Board crews have been sent to the worst-hit areas and are restoring supply where possible.

However, as the warnings remain active on Friday morning, the company has warned that there could be more outages.

If you have found storm damage, you should stay well back, the ESB has urged.

The ESB said that people should "never, ever touch or approach" fallen wires or damaged electricity equipment.

If you notice any faults, you can report them by calling 1800 372 999.

Bus Éireann services hit as Storm Austen clears

On Friday morning, Bus Éireann reported disruption on several routes in Waterford city.

Cancellations include some trips on the W1, W2 and W5 services.

At the same time, hit by the effects of Storm Austen were also routes NV1 and NV2, serving Navan in Co Meath.

On the other hand, Bus Éireann confirmed that Dart, Luas and Dublin Bus services are running without any reported disruption.

Adding to a washout bank holiday weekend, a second storm, Boelo, is due on Saturday.

What counties are affected by the Storm Austen power outages?

ESB said that Cork city has the heaviest concentration of faults, with further outages across the south and east.

Is the status orange weather warning still in place?

The Waterford, Cork and Kerry orange warning lifted at 5am.

As Wicklow, Wexford and Dublin stayed under orange until 8am, yellow warning is in effect in Leinster and Munster until 10am.