Clean up operation underway after overnight storm
Council crews have this morning started the process of removing trees and falling debris from many roads across the region. Ocean FM news understand that fire crews were out until the small hours dealing with clearing many fallen trees across parts of the region. Council crews throughout, Sligo…
Difficult driving conditions reported in the north west
As Storm Gerrit continues to hammer the country – motorists are being asked to check conditions before making any journeys. Flooding is an issue on many roads across Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal with secondary roads most at risk. The Road Safety Authority says don’t attempt to drive…
Storms Dudley and Eunice to batter NW coast over coming days
The north west could be facing gusts reaching 80-110km/h with high tides that could lead to large coastal waves and some coastal flooding over the next three days. It’s as two weather systems are on the way, Storm Dudley this afternoon and Storm Eunice on Thursday night and Friday. Met…
Overnight storm causes widespread damage in the North West
Garda throughout the region are warning motorists of flash flooding and poor visibility this morning. The Sligo to Manorhamilton road is partially blocked due to a landslide. There are reports of a tree down at Castlegal. In Sligo, there is major flooding on Adelaide Street in Sligo where a number…
Councils urge caution as heavy rainfall continues
Flooding is expected in many areas throughout the north west in the next 24 hours because of heavy rainfall. It follows two storms, Ciara and Denis, which have already left the ground saturated. A status yellow rainfall warning is in place for a number of counties, including Sligo, Leitrim and…
Coast Guard warns of storm dangers on sea and near coasts
The Coast Guard is calling on the general public and all mariners across the north west to heed the weather warning in place and to take appropriate action. Those with smaller vessels in particular are asked to pay attention to the Status Orange Alert. The general public is advised to…
Wind warning for region, with gusts of up to 130km/h forecast for Donegal
A status orange wind warning has been issued for Donegal this morning. Gusts of up to 130 kilometres an hour are expected from this morning in Donegal, Galway and Mayo. A status yellow wind warning is in place for Sligo and Leitrim, with gusts of 110km forecast. The highest winds…