The warning was issued as it was confirmed the “Beast From The East” and Storm Emma will clash directly over Ireland today. He said the red-alert weather warnings for the entire country, announced late last night, are in place to protect people’s lives. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said the “exceptional blizzard-like conditions” means people should not venture outdoors while the red warning are in place. There is a lower level of flood risk along South Mall, Lapps Quay, MacSwiney Quay, Albert Quay, Proby’s Quay, French’s Quay, Lancaster Quay, Sullivan’s Quay and Lower Glanmire Rd. The city council’s severe weather response team will continue to meet today to assess the threats posed by the severe snow and flood risk.

Source: Irish Examiner March 01, 2018 00:08 UTC