Storm Debi: More than 50,000 without power as status red wind warnings in force
Met Éireann is warning of a ‘potential danger to life’ due to powerful wind gusts from Storm Debi and severe disruption to roads and public transport is expected.
More than 50,000 homes homes and businesses are without power as Red weather warnings are in place for 10 counties until 7am and 9am.
Schools and preschools in 20 counties where status red and orange wind alerts are in place have been told not to open until 10am. You can follow our live updates here.
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