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Cork City Council Issues Severe Weather Warning Ahead of Storm Éowyn
Cork City Council’s Severe Weather Assessment Team convened this afternoon to address the severe weather warnings associated with Storm Éowyn, issued by Met Éireann. A series of weather alerts, ranging from Status Yellow to Status Red, have been announced for Cork in the coming days, prompting the activation of the council’s Severe Weather Plan. Weather…
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Cork County Council Update Ahead of Storm Éowyn Status Red Wind Warning – Thursday 2.45 PM
Cork County Council’s Crisis Management Team convened this afternoon ahead of the Status Red Wind warning that will be in place for Cork from 2.00am until 10.00am tomorrow morning. Storm Éowyn is an extremely dangerous system, bringing severe, destructive, and damaging gusts, which will constitute a risk to life and property. Cork County Council is…
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Recall of Specific Batches of Cape Herb and Spice Products due to the Possible Presence of Plastic Pieces
Alert Summary Category 1: For Action Alert Notification: 2025.02 Product Identification: Please see table below. Batch Code Please see table below. Country Of Origin: South Africa Message: The below batches of Cape Herb & Spice products are being recalled due to the possible presence of plastic pieces. Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores.…
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Government Update on Storm Éowyn
Storm Éowyn to bring extremely dangerous, damaging and destructive winds Thursday night and Friday The National Emergency Co-ordination Group (NECG) met again today (Thursday) to prepare for Storm Éowyn as red level weather warnings are due to come into effect overnight tonight and into Friday. Extremely dangerous, damaging and disruptive weather conditions are expected on Friday and the public…
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✅ [Cleared] Cork County Council to Close Section of M8 Motorway at Fermoy
Cork County Council have advised that the M8 at Fermoy will close the Blackwater Viaduct in both directions for all traffic during the Red Weather Warning. It is currently envisaged to start closing the Motorway between Junction 14 and Junction 15 from 9PM tonight. (or any time sooner if weather circumstances dictate) Southbound diversion via…
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Garda Statement: Storm Éowyn – Status Red Weather Warning Risk to Life
Met Éireann has issued a Status Red Wind Warning across the entire country commencing in the early hours of Friday 24th January 2025. The National Emergency Co-ordination Group (NECG) is coordinating a national response to the Status Red weather warnings. Red warnings are issued for Friday 24th January 2025 – 02:00hrs – 10:00hrs …
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An Taoiseach Simon Harris Issues Statement on Storm Éowyn
An Taoiseach, Simon Harris has issued a statement this morning on Storm Éowyn: I’ve been briefed on the storm hitting Ireland from midnight tonight. Storm Eowyn is Dangerous, Destructive & Damaging. We cannot give a higher warning than nationwide RED. The risk to life is extreme and real. You need to pay attention. Do not…
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Cork City Council Activates Severe Weather Plan as Storm Éowyn Approaches
Cork City Council’s Severe Weather Assessment Team convened this afternoon in response to the severe weather warnings issued by Met Éireann for Storm Éowyn, which is expected to impact Cork over the coming days. The following warnings have been issued for Cork: Status Yellow Rain Warning: In effect from 9:00 PM Thursday, 23 January 2025,…
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Cork County Council Update Ahead of Storm Éowyn Status Red Wind Warning for Cork
Cork County Council is urging people to take action to protect themselves and their property ahead of a Status Red Wind Warning for Cork which comes into effect during the early hours of Friday morning. The highest-level warning for severe, damaging, and destructive gusts in excess of 130km/h will be in place for Cork from…
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National Emergency Co-ordination Group meets as red weather warnings issued and very severe weather expected
National Emergency Co-ordination Group meets as red weather warnings issued and very severe weather expected Multi-hazard, dangerous and destructive storm to track across Ireland on Thursday night and Friday The National Emergency Co-ordination Group (NECG) met today (Wednesday) as red level weather warnings have been issued for some counties and Storm Éowyn is forecast to bring…