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Wind and rain warning in place for the West

Claire Mulcahy -
Wind and rain warning in place for the West

Communities along the west and south coasts are preparing for another potentially damaging storm.

Met Eireann has issued a Status Orange wind warning from midnight, as Storm Brian approaches.

Ahead of that, a Status Yellow Rainfall warning is coming into force this morning in all Atlantic coastal counties from Donegal to Waterford.

There was a number of areas flooded already yesterday evening with local flooding reported and motorists are urged to take care on the roads.

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Storm Brian's arrival comes as 50 thousand customers remain without power due to Storm Ophelia.

Climate Action Minister Denis Naughten has been paying tribute to the work of ESB crews:

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Claire Mulcahy -