Met Éireann upgrades Limerick weather warning to status red

MET Éireann has upgraded its weather warning for Limerick ahead of the arrival of Storm Debi in the early hours of Monday morning.

A status orange wind warning has been due to coming to effect at 2am but that has now been upgraded to a status red weather warning. 

"Extremely gusty on Sunday night and early Monday due to Storm Debi with potential danger to life," states the updated warning which will remain in place until 5am.

Red warnings have also been issued for 13 other counties, including Clare.

Schools and preschools across Limerick to be impacted by Storm Debi

According to Met Éireann, the possible impacts during the status red warning include damage to exposed and vulnerable structures, disruption to services and transport, significant power outages and fallen trees/branches.

#Storm Debi is coming!

Prepare by:

⚡️ Charging mobile devices

Use torches in case of powercuts

Secure outdoor items

Clear drains to allow water drain quickly.

Assist vulnerable family members/neighbours

Drive to the conditions tomorrow.#stormdebi pic.twitter.com/qq5ZG8KYg5

— Limerick Fire & Rescue (@LimerickFire) November 12, 2023

#StormDEBI UPDATE

⚠️Red Wind Warning⚠️
Dublin, Kildare, Laois, Louth, Meath, Offaly, Westmeath, and Wicklow, Clare, Galway, Kerry, Limerick, Roscommon, & Tipperary

Cork upgraded from Yellow to Orange

More details of impacts & times for your area ⬇️https://t.co/6JRHeaT4ma pic.twitter.com/UdpeKBhE7w

— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) November 12, 2023

Limerick City and County Council convened its Crisis Management Team earlier this Sunday and crews have been placed on standby to deal with any issues that arise overnight.

Motorists are being urged not to travel during the status red warning and to exercise caution if travelling early on Monday morning.

More to follow....