Storm Bert: Status Yellow Wind Warnings and Flood Recovery Efforts Across Ireland and UK

Storm Bert‘s Impact and Warnings

Storm Bert is affecting the west and northwest of the country, causing high winds.

Current Wind Warnings:

• Counties Clare, Kerry, and Galway: Wind warning until 7 PM today.
• Counties Leitrim, Mayo, and Sligo: Wind warning until 2 AM tomorrow.
• County Donegal: Wind warning until 8 AM tomorrow.

Met Éireann warns of fallen trees and debris on roads, making travel difficult.

UK Weather Warnings:
The UK Met Office issued a wind warning for counties Antrim, Armagh, Derry, Down, Fermanagh, and Tyrone. This warning is active until 6 PM today and may disrupt travel and utilities.

Electricity Restoration Efforts:
ESB crews work to restore power to homes and businesses affected by the storm. Out of 60,000 customers who lost power, nearly all have had their electricity restored, with a few thousand still awaiting reconnection.

Flood Recovery Efforts:
Clean-up operations are underway in areas impacted by floods. Killybegs in County Donegal and Listowel in County Kerry are among the worst-affected locations.

Road Updates:

• Fermoy Bridge: Reopened to traffic after being closed due to rising river levels.
• N71 between Innishannon and Bandon: Reopened after significant flooding.
• N72 Park Road in Mallow: Remains closed until floodwaters recede.

Cork County Council has ended the incident response phase and is now focusing on clean-up efforts.