Red wind warnings alters some events around Loughrea

Red wind warnings alters some events around Loughrea

Met Éireann has issued a Status Red Wind Warning for Galway, due to Storm Darragh. Extremely strong and gusty northwest winds are expected from 21:00 Friday, 06/12/2024, to 02:00 Saturday, 07/12/2024.

Impacts include:

Fallen trees
Damage to power lines
Dangerous travelling conditions
Potential structural damage
Wave overtopping

Galway County Council posted the following information on their Facebook page: The Advice from the National Directorate for Fire & Emergency Management (NDFEM) is detailed below. The public are advised not to travel in areas where a red level warning is in place and to shelter during these times.

…’the public are advised to not travel in areas where a red level warning is in place and to shelter during these times. Essential services operators will continue to operate services where it is safe to do so subject to advice from Met Éireann on prevailing local conditions.

Public are advised for those planning a Christmas night out, to be aware of their local forecast and make decisions accordingly. Please check public transport services in areas where a red or orange level warning is in place noting that public transport operators may curtail services based on local conditions. Event organisers should monitor updates from Met Éireann for the duration of Storm Darragh.

Strong winds can make driving conditions hazardous, especially for the more vulnerable road users, e.g., cyclists, pedestrians, motorcyclists and high sided vehicles. Road users should pay particular attention to the risk posed by fallen trees and flying debris as trees are in full leaf.

Monitor Met Éireann forecasts and/or visit met.ie for the most up to date information. Information is available across social media platforms and other news media sources.’

The Loughrea Rugby Club match, scheduled to take place at home on Friday, 6th December, at 7:30 PM against UG RTC, has been cancelled due to Storm Darragh.

Loughrea Bingo: Due to the red weather warning, the Temperance Hall is closed, and there will be NO BINGO in the hall tonight.

McInerney’s SuperValu Loughrea has advised customers that they will be closing at 9 PM this evening due to the red weather warning.

McCormack’s Filling Station will be closing at the earlier time of 8pm today due to the red weather warning.

Healy Bus: Saturday Service, 7th December Cancelled. Due to Storm Darragh weather alerts, there will be no Saturday service from Loughrea at 8am, and no return service from Galway at 6pm.

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