A crisis management meeting was held over the weekend by Government departments, Met Eireann and Local Authorities, ahead of the arrival of storm Barra, to these shores tomorrow.
The Road Safety Authority is also warning people to only undertake essential journeys during the storm.
County Councils in the areas which are expected to be worst hit along the west coast have activated their Crisis Management Teams and Local Co-ordination Groups.
Coastal flood defences are being put in place, with the west of Ireland set to take the brunt of the storm.
The public are being advised to stay away from all coastal areas for the duration of the Met Éireann warnings.
All road users should be aware of the hazardous traveling conditions, and only necessary journeys should be undertaken. High sided vehicles are particularly vulnerable during this time.
People are being asked to take account of the local conditions and advice from their Local Authority.
If there are fallen or damaged wires, keep clear and phone ESB Networks immediately on 1800 372 999.
Met Eireann have issued the following warnings:
Status: Orange
National
NATIONAL WEATHER WARNING
STATUS ORANGE – WIND WARNING FOR CLARE, CORK, KERRY, LIMERICK, GALWAY
On Tuesday and Tuesday night, due to Storm Barra, southerly winds, later becoming to northwesterly, will reach mean speeds of 65 to 80 km/hr with severe or damaging gusts of up to 130 Km/ hr, possibly higher in coastal areas. Disruption to power and travel are likely. High waves, high tides, heavy rain and storm surge will lead to wave overtopping and a significant possibility of coastal flooding Updates to follow
Locally the counties of Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal have been included in the following warning which is valid from: 06:00 Tuesday 07/12/2021 to 06:00 Wednesday 08/12/2021
Through Tuesday and for a time on Wednesday, an Atlantic depression named Storm Barra will bring very strong winds and spells of heavy rain across Ireland. Winds will be strongest in western coastal counties with severe or damaging gusts possible. Heavy rain will bring localised flooding. There will also be high waves at sea and a significant possibility of coastal flooding on south and west coasts. Updates to follow.
Issued: 16:49 Sunday 05/12/2021
Valid from: 06:00 Tuesday 07/12/2021 to 06:00 Wednesday 08/12/2021
