Storm Kathleen: Over 1,000 people without power in Limerick
A yellow wind warning is in place until 8pm on Saturday
OVER 1,000 customers were without power in Limerick on Saturday morning as Storm Kathleen battered the country.
In Abbeyfeale, 832 customers were affected by a power outage which was first reported at 8am. According to ESB Power Check, power should be restored by 11:45am.
Meanwhile in Newcastle West, 277 customers were without power with an expected restore time of 9:15am.
Storm Kathleen is expected to cause high winds across Ireland with a yellow wind warning in place in Limerick until 8pm on Saturday.
Met Eireann have warned of fallen trees, dangerous travel conditions and loose debris due to the storm.
A status orange wind warning is in place for Cork, Kerry and Waterford until 2pm on Saturday.