Storm Darragh Updates
Date: 07-12-2024
Roads Update 11am - Saturday, December 7th
Westport Belmullet Municipal District
Trees down at Dooyork; Bellanaboy; McGrath's Pub in Pullatomas and Rossport N59 Bellacorrick to Bangor Road is clear R313 Bangor to Belmullet Road is clear.Roads Update 10.25am - Saturday, December 7th
Claremorris-Swinford Municipal District
The N84 and R332 Hollymount Road have reopenedRoads Update 10.20am - Saturday, December 7th
Castlebar Municipal District
Trees down on the following roads
Clogher to Ballintubber Moorhall to Ballintubber Clogher to BallyglassRoads Update 10am - Saturday, December 7th
Westport-Belmullet Municipal District
The following local roads are blocked due to fallen trees: Buckwaria Road; Cordarragh Road, Dooncastle Road; Ayle Road and Drummin Road. There are overhanging trees on the R309 Castlebar Road, near the Lodge Road. Crews have been mobilised to attend.Claremorris- Swinford Municiapal District
The n26 and n 25 have now been cleared following fallen trees earlier The Neale to Cong road has been closed due to fallen trees Tree down on the r331 near KilmaineA number of weather warning will be in effect in Mayo this weekend with the arrival of Storm Darragh
Status Red Wind Warning - In effect from 9pm Friday December 6th until 3am on Saturday December 7th Status Orange Wind Warning - In effect from 8pm Friday December 6th until 10am on Saturday December 7th Status Yellow Rain Warning - In effect from 10am Friday December 6th until 10am on Saturday December 7th Status Yellow Wind Warning - In effect from 3pm Friday December 6th until 3pm on Saturday December 7thStorm Darragh will bring Extremely strong and gusty winds with potential for fallen trees, damage to power lines, damage to temporary structures, very difficult travelling conditions in addition to localised flooding and poor visibility.
Please see below advice:
Red Warnings - the public are advised to not travel in areas where a red level warning is in place and to shelter in place during these times. Essential services operators will continue to operate services subject to advice from Met Éireann on prevailing local conditions. High seas; the public are advised to stay away from coastal areas during this period. The Irish Coast Guard are appealing to people to “Stay Back, Stay High, Stay Dry”. Strong winds can make driving conditions hazardous, especially for the more vulnerable road users, e.g., cyclists, pedestrians, motorcyclists and high sided vehicles. Road users should pay particular attention to the risk posed by fallen trees and flying debris. There is a potential for tidal flooding in coastal areas. In addition to this, the storm may also bring localised heavy showers, which in turn may lead to surface flooding in urban locations. People are advised to prepare for the arrival of the storm including ensuring their mobile phone is fully charged to enable communication. Driving conditions may be hazardous throughout the weekend. Never drive through flooded roads, the depth of the water can be deceiving Ensure any items left outdoors are stored away or securely tied down. Monitor Mayo County Council (@MayoCoCo) on X/Twitter and Facebook social media platforms where updates will be provided where possible. Monitor Met Éireann forecasts and/or visit https://www.met.ie/ for the most up to date information. ESB Networks is highlighting the dangers posed by fallen live wires and is advising the public and the emergency services to stay away from these fallen cables and to report such cases to it immediately. ESB Emergency Services can be contacted at 1800 372 999. The public can monitor www.PowerCheck.ie in regards to power restoration times.
