Advertisement
News

Kerry County Council issues warning as strong winds forecast

Aug 4, 2023 13:16 By radiokerrynews
Kerry County Council issues warning as strong winds forecast
Share this article

Kerry County Council has issued a warning ahead of strong winds that are forecast overnight.

A status yellow wind warning has been issued for Kerry from 4 o’clock tomorrow morning to 12 noon tomorrow.

Kerry County Council is urging people to secure items ahead of the status yellow wind warning.

Advertisement

Met Éireann is forecasting very strong north to northwest winds with gusts of up to 110 km per hour.

The council’s asking the public to tie up bins as well as garden and street furniture.

It’s also urging organisers of festivals and events to ensure bunting, lighting, posters and other similar items are secured, while it says people in tents, caravans and mobile homes are also advised to ensure their structures are tied down.

Advertisement

Kerry County Council says people should be aware of fallen branches, damage to temporary structures and debris when driving.

Met Eireann's Liz Walsh says Kerry and other counties in the South will feel the worst of the wind:

Share this article
Advertisement

RadioKerry Newsletter

Sign up now to keep up to date with the latest news.

Processing your request...

You are subscribed now! please check your email to confirm your subscription.