All schools and preschools in Galway have been told to remain closed until 10am on Monday morning due to the risk from Storm Debi.
The instruction for all counties under a Red or Orange weather warning came following a meeting of the National Emergency Co-ordination Group on Sunday.
East Galway will be under a Status Red wind warning from 3am to 5am on Monday morning, with Met Eireann warning of a “potential danger to life” from the extreme winds.
Significant power outages are expected, along with downed trees and branches, hazardous driving conditions, and the potential for damage to “exposed and vulnerable” structures.
The RSA is advising road users in areas affected by a Red warning not to travel during the storm window.
Road users are also advised to check local traffic and weather reports before setting out on a journey once the red warning has passed as storm damage could impact routes.
Galway will additionally be under a Status Orange weather warning issued by Met Eireann from 2am to 10am on Monday morning.
Road users in areas affected by the Orange Warning are advised to check local traffic and weather conditions before setting out on a journey.
In extreme Weather conditions please heed the warnings of your local authority and Met Eireann. Don’t make unnecessary journeys.
Yellow wind and rain warnings associated with Storm Debi will come into effect at midnight tonight, and remain in place until 3pm tomorrow.
