Tipperary's local authority issue urgent statement as Storm Isha hits Ireland

Storm Isha will track to the northwest of Ireland on Sunday and Sunday night, bringing very strong winds and some heavy rain.  

As a result, Met Éireann has issued a Status Orange wind warning for Carlow, Dublin, Kilkenny, Longford, Louth, Wexford, Wicklow, Cavan, Monaghan, Munster valid Sunday from 5pm to Monday at 2am. 

Tipperary County Council’s Severe Weather Assessment Team met on Saturday to assess the situation and to ensure that all necessary arrangements are put in place in advance of this severe weather event all emergency repair crews and contractors will be on standby and ready to deal with any emergencies. 

Potential impacts include very difficult travelling conditions, fallen trees, damage to power lines and motorists are advised not to make any unnecessary journeys during the orange events and should exercise extreme caution because of the danger posed by this event.

Members of the public can contact the council’s out of hours emergency number 0818 06 5003.

Please note the following emergency contact numbers below:

Emergency

999/112

Irish Water Emergency 

1800 278 278

ESB Networks 

1800 372 999

Gas Networks Ireland

1800 205 050