104 Clare Homes And Businesses Without Power As New Status Yellow Warning Issued

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A fresh low-level wind warning has been issued by Met Éireann for Clare, Cork, Kerry, Donegal, Galway, Mayo, and Sligo.

The status yellow warning comes into effect from 6pm this evening and will last until 2pm on Monday with wind speeds of up to 65km/h expected with gusts of up to 110km/h.

This warning comes off the back of a wind and rain warning issued yesterday for the whole country as a result of Storm Bella.

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104 homes and businesses are currently without power in the Ennis area, ESB crews have been notified and estimate that supply will be restored by around 4pm this afternoon.

With the combination of strong winds, high waves and forecasted storm surge, Met Éireann warns there is a risk of coastal flooding.