Tens of thousands without power as Storm Ashley sweeps across island of Ireland
Ten of thousands of homes have experienced power cuts as Storm Ashley sweeps across the island of Ireland. The stormy conditions have also seen several flights cancelled, including at airports in Dublin and Belfast. In the Republic of Ireland, ESB Networks said 53,000 customers were without power shortly after 5pm on Sunday.
Storm Ashley: Live updates as amber warning in force for parts of Northern Ireland
A yellow weather warning remains in place as Storm Ashley hit Northern Ireland overnight. The first named storm of the season is expected to bring winds of up to 80mph in parts of the UK. Temporary flood defences have been erected along parts of the River Lagan in Belfast in anticipation of the storm.
The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for wind from 03:00 BST on Sunday until noon on Monday.
Potentially destructive winds are set to batter the country tonight as Storm Ashley arrives, with people warned of winds ...
Widespread flood risks threaten to multiply tonight before 'severe gales' hit the country over the coming days, forecasters ...
In a dire warning the Met Office said 'injuries and danger to life are likely' as the nation is lashed by the huge storm.
The Environment Agency has issued 36 rare red warnings across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland as Storm Ashley's ...
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Cork one of the worst affected as Storm Ashley knocks out power for 53,000 homes and businessesNew figures show Cork is one of the worst counties impacted by today's power cuts as approximately 53,000 Irish homes, farms ...
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