Storm Ashley: Thousands without power as 130km/h gusts recordedStorm Ashley has left thousands without power as gusts of 130km/h have been recorded along the west coast. Gusts of 130km/h were recorded at Mace Head at 12pm on Saturday. Thousands of households were without power across a number of counties on Saturday afternoon, according to ESB Network’s fault map. The National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management (NDFEM), Met Éireann and various other stakeholders are monitoring weather conditions during the storm. The RSA urged drivers to slow down and allow a greater braking distance in wet weather conditions.

Source: Irish Independent October 20, 2024 13:32 UTC