Water authorities in the low-lying Netherlands also were closely monitoring the storm and preparing to close locks and storm barriers if necessary because of high-water levels. Storm update: currently 260 flights have been cancelled. Please expect delays for departing flights of up to 30 minutes. Neighbouring Belgium also was being lashed by the storm with the port of Ghent closed because of the high winds. German Railways said on its website that many trains would decrease their speed because of the storm and that delays are expected.

Source: Irish Independent January 18, 2018 10:18 UTC