Storm Eowyn: Irish Coast Guard issues appeal to public ahead of weather warnings
The Coast Guard has warned that extremely dangerous, damaging and disruptive weather conditions are expected during red warnings
The Irish Coast Guard is appealing to the public to âÂÂstay back, stay high, and stay dryâ from all coastal regions during Storm ĂÂowyn.
Ahead of the storm, Met ĂÂireann has issued a swath of Status Red weather warnings to come into effect at 2am on Friday morning and remain in place until at least 3pm on Friday, with no county in Ireland unaffected by alerts.
As the warnings kick in nationwide, no schools are set to open on Friday along with public transport cancelled for the duration of the warning.
Power outages are also expected nationwide, with Met ĂÂireann warning of a number of potential impacts, including a âÂÂdanger to lifeâÂÂ, as well as fallen trees, structural damage, coastal flooding and extremely dangerous travelling conditions.
Ahead of the storm, the public is being advised that conditions around coastal regions, including cliffs, piers and beaches will be extremely dangerous during the Status Red and Status Orange conditions and in the days after.
Extremely dangerous, damaging and disruptive weather conditions are expected and the public are urged to âÂÂshelter in placeâ during red warnings. A high surge advisory has been issued for all coasts, with wave overtopping expected in exposed low-lying coastal areas, especially on Atlantic coasts.
Forecasted path and wind strength of Storm ĂÂowyn (Image: earth.nullschool.net / SWNS)
Status Red wind and marine storm warnings are also in place which will bring winds of force 10 and above.
The Irish Coast Guard remains ready to respond and will prioritises the safety of Coast Guard personnel and partner agencies during this Red weather warning. The Coast Guard appeals for the public to remain vigilant to the public safety alerts and weather updates across this period.
If you see somebody in trouble on the water or along the coast or think that they are in trouble, use Marine VHF Ch 16 or dial 112 and ask for the Coast Guard.
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