Status Red: Just hours until nationwide lockdown as Taoiseach warns people not to underestimate Storm EmmaMr Varadkar urged people to stay indoors from 4pm on Thursday until at least 3pm on Friday as a Status Red weather warning was further extended across the country. "The public is urged to request the assistance of emergency services in emergency situations only, there will be some delays," Mr Hogan said. Scene on the North Circular Rd this morning at 8amShe added that conditions will improve on Friday but this evening and tonight will be the worst for weather conditions. Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy has also echoed the warning for people to heed all warnings and stay indoors while the weather warning is in place. They are encouraged to have their Eircode at the ready in case emergency services are needed.

Source: Irish Independent March 01, 2018 02:36 UTC