As the country deals with the aftermath of Storm Éowyn and with Storm Herminia is on the way, Met Éireann has issued further Status Yellow weather warnings to many counties.
A Status Yellow snow-ice warning will come into effect for counties: Donegal, Leitrim, Mayo, and Sligo from 8:00p.m this evening (Saturday, January 25), remaining in place until 9:00a.m tomorrow (Sunday, January 26).
A Status Yellow snow-ice warning will also come into effect in Northern Ireland (Antrim, Armagh, Down, Fermanagh, Tyrone, Derry) from 6:00p.m today until 10:00a.m tomorrow.
The national forecaster has warned of scattered snow showers becoming isolated overnight with icy stretches. Showery rain and sleet will continue to track eastwards, with some hill snow possible.
The UK Met Office has also warned of a Status Yellow wind warning for the same counties from 10:00a.m tomorrow until 7:00p.m.
Rain and wind warnings
A Status Yellow rain warning is expected for the following counties: Carlow, Kilkenny, Wicklow, Cork, Kerry, Tipperary, and Waterford.
This will come into effect from 5:00a.m tomorrow until 5:00p.m Sunday. Heavy downpours of rain may lead to spot flooding during this time, according to the national forecaster.
With the continuation of strong gusts, there will also be a Status Yellow wind warning in place for counties Carlow, Dublin, Kilkenny, Wexford, Wicklow, Munster, Galway, Mayo, and Sligo. This will be in place from 6:00a.m tomorrow until 6:00p.m.
A Status Yellow wind warning will also be in place for Donegal, Leitrim, Louth, and Meath from a later starting time tomorrow of 11:00a.m until 6:00p.m.
Further Status Yellow wind warnings will be in place for Cork, Kerry, Waterford from 11:00p.m tomorrow night until 6:00a.m on Monday, January 27).
With many trees and structures already weakened from previous weather conditions this week, further damage is likely, according to Met Éireann.
Aftermath of storm
A total of 460,000 homes, farms and businesses remain without power following Storm Éowyn. Already power has been restored to 308,000 customers and intensive work will continue over the weekend.
There are approximately 200,000 customers without water as of 10:00a.m this morning, and a further 300,000 at risk.
There has been disruption to supply due to widespread power outages impacting on water and wastewater treatment plants, pumping station and other network assets.
The government has warned that farmers “should not put their safety at risk” making repairs to buildings or removing fallen trees or branches.
This should only be undertaken by operators with the skills and the personal protective equipment to carry out the work safely.