High winds cause fallen trees and disruption across Limerick overnight

Council crews respond to fallen trees and hazardous conditions as blustery weather continues across the region

Inspections and clean-up operations are underway this Wednesday. Picture: Denis Minihane

High winds have caused a number of weather-related incidents overnight in Limerick.

A status yellow wind warning covering Clare, Kerry, Limerick, Galway, and Mayo has now expired after bringing strong gusts and disruption.

Limerick City and County Council has advised the public to remain cautious after council crews and fire services responded to reports of “fallen trees and hazardous conditions”.

Met Éireann had warned of very strong and gusty westerly winds, which could have resulted in fallen trees and branches, difficult travelling conditions, large coastal waves, and potentially damaging gusts.

Limerick City and County Council said it will continue inspections and clean-up operations today to “ensure all routes remain safe” after a number of trees fell across the county.

On the R519 Glenwilliam–Ballingarry, a fallen tree caused the closure of the roadway, which has now reopened. However, warning signs remain in place after hanging telecom wires were spotted at the scene.

Meanwhile, today will be cool and blustery with frequent showers, according to the forecaster. The showers may turn wintry over higher ground, with a chance of hail. 

Highest temperatures of 7C to 9C are expected, with a noticeable wind chill. Fresh to strong and gusty northwesterly winds will moderate later.

National outlook

Today will remain cool and blustery, with sunny spells and scattered heavy showers bringing a chance of hail.

Highest temperatures today will be 5C to 9C, though it will feel colder. Winds and showers will ease towards evening.

Thursday will start with sunny spells, especially in the east, before becoming mostly cloudy from the west, with scattered outbreaks of rain and drizzle. 

Parts of the south and east will stay largely dry, with only patchy drizzle. More persistent rain will develop in the north-west later in the evening. 

Temperatures will reach between 7C and 11C in light to moderate southwesterly winds, freshening at times along Atlantic coasts.

Friday will be mostly dry and clear but cold, with frost and ice expected. Lowest temperatures of 0 to 4C in a moderate north-westerly breeze.

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