Main Points
- Wind warnings were in place for several counties across the country on Tuesday due to Storm Bram.
- Around 25,000 homes, farms and businesses were without power on Tuesday night
- Public transport was disrupted, with the Luas and Dart impacted in Dublin. Dozens of flights were cancelled.
As of 8pm around 25,000 homes, farms and businesses are without power, ESB said.
The electricity outages are predominantly affecting counties Wexford, Wicklow, Dublin, Laois, Kilkenny, Offaly and Tipperary.
A spokesperson said that repair crews will work to restore power for as long as possible this evening and recommence work at first light tomorrow.
However, some customers will remain without power overnight.
“We acknowledge the disruption to family and commercial life this causes and thank impacted customers for their patience as our crews work to safely restore power,” ESB added.
Irish Rail has faced a day of disruption across its network thanks to Storm Bram.
Train services have been suspended between Greystones and Wicklow town since about 3pm due to flooding.
A tree which was blocking the line and damaged overhead wires between Grand Canal Dock and Lansdowne has been removed and services have resumed.
Services into Waterford from Kilkenny and Carrick-on-Suir were suspended between 8.45am and 11.30am due to flooding at Waterford station.
Donegal remains under an orange wind warning until 9pm tonight.
Meanwhile, there is a status yellow wind warning in effect for counties Cavan, Monaghan, Clare, Dublin, Kildare, Laois, Longford, Louth, Meath, Offaly, Westmeath, Wicklow, Galway, and Roscommon.
Leitrim, Mayo, and Sligo are under a yellow wind warning until midnight.
The Luas Red Line is operating normally but the Luas Green Line is operating from Brides Glen to Sandyford, a spokesperson has said.
This is due to a weather-related signal issue between Sandyford and Central Park Luas Stop.
Tickets are valid on Dublin Bus
There is a very limited tram service between the Gallops and Brides Glen.
Dublin Fire Brigade has responded to six storm related incidents this afternoon.
Cables have fallen at Shelton Park, Crumlin; Killala Road, Cabra; Hillcourt Road, Dún Laoghaire.
A tree has fallen on to cables at Frankfort Castle in Dundrum and windows have been damaged and fallen at York Street and Middle Abbey Street in the city centre.
No injuries have been reported, DFB said.
Gas Networks Ireland does not anticipate any disruption to gas supplies during Storm Bram.
“Ireland’s gas network is one of the safest and most modern gas networks Europe and with the added security of its pipeline underground it is unlikely to be impacted by adverse weather conditions,” a spokesperson said.
If you smell gas at home or on the street, it is advised to call 1800 20 50 50 immediately.
In the event of a power cut as a result of the storm, Gas Networks Ireland is providing the following safety pointers:
During a power cut, gas supplies and your gas meter should continue to operate as normal. Gas appliances, however, may be affected.
Although they operate by burning gas, most gas appliances rely on mains electricity for items such as pumps, fans, electronic controls and so on, so in the event of a power outage they may not operate until the power is restored.
When the power is restored, gas appliances should operate as normal, but some boilers may need to be reset. This is normally something that can be done by the customer themselves at the boiler control panel and some boilers have the resetting instructions visible on the boiler.
If the boiler or other appliances are not working after power has been restored and cannot be reset, please contact a Registered Gas Installer – you’ll find one on www.rgi.ie
There are no service cancellations due to the impact of Storm Bram, Bus Éireann has said.
However, some city services are currently experiencing delays. This is mainly affecting some routes in Cork – the 225, 245 and 220.
91 flights have been cancelled by airlines at Dublin Airport so far, with around 10 flights diverted to other airports.
Graeme McQueen, spokesperson for Dublin Airport has said: “Storm Bram is continuing to have a significant impact on flights at Dublin Airport today. As of 4pm, a total of 91 flights have been cancelled by airlines, including 49 inbound and 42 outbound, while around 10 flights have diverted to other airports.
“Challenging wind conditions have meant some aircraft have been unable to land and take-off at Dublin Airport for extended periods this afternoon. Further disruption is possible later this evening as wind speeds are expected to remain strong.
“As always, passengers due to fly today should contact their airline directly for updates regarding the status of their flight.”
About 54,000 without power, says ESB
As of 4pm on Tuesday, about 54,000 homes, businesses and farms across the State are without power.
ESB has said the worst affected counties are Wexford, Cork, Tipperary, Kildare, Dublin, Meath and Westmeath and that further outages can be expected as Storm Bram makes its way across the country.
“ESB Networks crews and partner contractors have been deployed to assess the damage, make the network safe and restore electricity supply in challenging conditions,” the statement said.
“We acknowledge the disruption to family and commercial life this causes and thank impacted customers for their patience as our crews work to safely restore power.
“We will update estimated restoration times as soon as we have assessed the network damage, and these will be available to view on powercheck.ie.” – Glen Murphy
High waves have been washing over Shore Road near Warrenpoint, Co Down.
Further south near Dundalk, the centre of Blackrock village in Co Louth has been badly hit by flooding, particularly along Main Street. – Glen Murphy
On the public transport front, fallen trees are causing issues for Irish Rail users this afternoon.
Rail services are currently suspended between Grand Canal Dock and Dún Laoghaire in Dublin due to a tree interfering with the overheard power lines for the Dart. – Glen Murphy
Ireland’s longest bridge, the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Bridge, has had to close following increasing wind speeds.
The bridge which crosses the river Barrow between Wexford and Kilkenny, a distance of 887m, will only reopen when wind speeds have decreased sufficiently.
Water Safety Ireland urges the public to stay away from all waterways during Storm Bram.
It advises to avoid coastal areas, rivers, lakes, and flood-prone zones as conditions deteriorate, with risks including powerful waves, sudden surges, fast-flowing currents, and rapidly rising water levels.
Water Safety Ireland is appealing to the public to prioritise safety and avoid putting themselves, or emergency responders, at unnecessary risk.
It also says to:
- Avoid walking near coastlines, piers, harbours, cliffs, or riverbanks during stormy conditions
- Do not engage in water-based activities such as swimming, surfing, kayaking, paddleboarding, or boating during weather alerts
- Supervise children and keep pets well away from open water and flood-prone areas
- Never attempt to drive, cycle, or walk through flooded roads or paths
- Secure boats and watercraft to prevent damage, drifting, or detachment
- Follow official weather and safety updates from Met Éireann, the Irish Coast Guard, and local authorities
“We are asking everyone to be extra vigilant and to respect the power of the water during this time. Simple choices like avoiding high-risk areas and staying informed can save lives,” said CEO of Water Safety Ireland, Joanne Walsh.
Around 70 schools have been closed all day or closed early due to Storm Bram today, a Department of Education and Youth spokesman confirmed.
Most of these schools are located in coastal areas in the west of Ireland.
The Department will continue to monitor the situation as it progresses and will follow any advice from the National Emergency Coordination Group, which is the Government’s forum for co-ordinating the response to an emergency, including a severe weather alert.
Very gusty conditions are being reported across the county this afternoon and the wind warning for Kerry has been extended to 4pm, reports Anne Lucey.
On the coast, Valentia has experienced high winds but there are no reported incidents, the coastguard says.
Car parks at popular walking beaches such as Rossbeigh have been closed to the public by council workers. The public is being urged to keep away from the coasts and to undertake any journey by car with great caution.
Flights at Kerry Airport have landed and departed on time.
Public facilities as well as tourist attractions have closed. Muckross House, Gardens and farms as well as Killarney House are both closed and the public is urged to stay away in case of falling trees and loose debris as well as high rivers and lakes.
Met Éireann’s Gerry Murphy has warned there will be more power outages as Storm Bram moves across the country, reports Vivienne Clarke.
Speaking on RTÉ Radio’s News at One, Mr Murphy also urged caution in coastal areas as there will likely be more flooding at high tide this evening.
“We would expect more power outages across the southern half of the country over the next couple of hours, and then our orange warning for further north is now in operation. So then over the northern half of the country from midafternoon through this evening, extremely strong winds there as well.
“The point is that as the storm moves northwards, the winds are really for most areas only getting going now. So the afternoon, evening is going to be very windy with very hazardous conditions in virtually all areas for a time.
“As we go through the rest of the day, we’re going to have showers and more rain pushing in mainly over Connacht and Ulster. So in addition to those very, very strong winds, we are going to see very difficult travelling conditions, especially in Connacht and Ulster through the second half of the day.”
As a result of the orange wind warning and severe gusts from Storm Bram, a trampoline made its way from someone’s garden on to the Dungarvan Greenway in Co Waterford.
In Carlow, a tree fell and landed on a car. The driver has not been injured.
Each year, Met Éireann invites the public to submit names for a shortlist of storms in the upcoming season.
Met Éireann and the UK Met Office have worked together since 2015 to name common storms every year. In 2019, the Dutch national forecaster joined them.
In September, it was announced that Bram had made the list as a name for the storm season ahead.
The naming of Storm Bram is a nod to Bram Stoker, the author of the original Dracula novel, who hailed from Clontarf, which (ironically) is getting hit by the storm’s orange wind warning.
Sryan Bruen (@SnowbieWx) shared this video of Clontarf in Dublin at high tide on X.
The turning-on of the Oireachtas Christmas tree has been moved indoors to the Coffee Dock of Leinster House for the safety of all attendees due to the orange wind warning and Storm Bram.
The Ceann Comhairle, Verona Murphy, will switch on the lights at Leinster House at 5.15pm today.
Party and group leaders and other Members of the Dáil and Seanad will be in attendance.
100 per cent Redress Party Councillor, Joy Beard, has posted a video on social media, opening up her home in Donegal to anyone “who feels vulnerable” in their defective concrete homes during Storm Bram.
She asked people to stay with a neighbour, friend or family member during the storm if their homes are not structurally safe.
“Everyone is welcome that feels vulnerable to come to my house today, but please, most importantly, stay safe and look after each other today,” she said in the Facebook video.
As of 12pm, 73 flights have been cancelled by airlines at Dublin Airport, including 36 inbound and 37 outbound.
Further disruption is possible later today as wind speeds are expected to increase.
Dublin Airport recommends passengers due to fly today should contact their airline directly for updates regarding the status of their flight.
The R672 at Colligan in Co Waterford is currently closed due to fallen tree.
Waterford City and County Council ground crews are in attendance.
A tree has also fallen in Millennium Park in Lismore.
The National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management (NDFEM) has met with Local Authorities, relevant Government Departments, state agencies and utility providers this morning to monitor and co-ordinate the response to Storm Bram.
Storm Bram is described as “a multi-hazard event with the potential for significant damage and disruption.”
Each Local Authority has activated its Severe Weather Assessment Teams and will be responding to incidents as they are notified.
Transport Infrastructure Ireland are liaising with all transportation sectors to ensure adequate measures are taken to address all emerging situations.
Keith Leonard, National Director of the NDFEM, said, “The conditions associated with Orange level wind warnings can be very dangerous. Potential impacts include the possibility of structural damage, fallen trees and flying debris – presenting a risk to both life and property.
Motorists should take considerable care when travelling, remaining conscious of the road conditions at all times and he asks all drivers to “anticipate strong cross winds and other hazards such as falling or fallen trees ... so please slow down and give extra space to pedestrians and cyclists.”
Further public safety advice from the NDFEM
- Stay away from exposed coastal areas for the period of the Orange warning and Red Marine Warning
- Follow advice from emergency services and your local authority.
- Uisce Éireann customers can check the website and social media channels for updates and to get in touch with any issues or concerns via their 24/7 customer care centre at 1800 278 278. The public can also sign up online to their free text alert system to get regular updates about their local supplies – see www.water.ie.”
- Stay away from swollen rivers, streams and flooded riverbanks – banks can collapse without warning, water levels and currents may be far stronger than usual.
- Do not drive through floodwater – turn back and use another route.
- Coastal areas may also experience wave overtopping, storm surge, and tidal flooding, especially in low-lying locations. Keep away from coastal edges, harbours, piers and low-lying promenades during high tide. The Irish Coast Guard advice remains: “Stay Back, Stay High, Stay Dry.”
- People are advised to prepare for the arrival of the storm, including ensuring their mobile phone is fully charged to enable communication.
- Check Local Authorities websites and social media channels for information on road closures, flooding updates, and community alerts.
- Check in with neighbours, older people or anyone who may need assistance in case conditions worsen.
- ESB Networks is highlighting the dangers posed by fallen live wires and is advising the public and the emergency services to stay away from these fallen cables and to report such cases to it immediately. ESB Emergency Services can be contacted at 1800 372 999. The public can monitor www.PowerCheck.ie in regards to power restoration times.
Around 22,000 homes, farms and businesses are without power due to high winds associated with Storm Bram, predominantly in counties Cork, Tipperary, Wexford, Limerick and Kildare, as of 12.15pm, according to ESB Networks.
A spokesman said “further power outages can be expected throughout the day”.
ESB Networks crews are mobilised across all affected areas, working to assess damage, make the network safe, and restore electricity supply where it is safe to do so.
ESB Networks advises if you come across fallen wires or damaged electricity network, never, ever touch or approach these as they are live and extremely dangerous and to report any damage to electricity infrastructure by calling 1800 372 999.
A Ryanair flight from Madrid (Spain) to Shannon has been forced to divert to an airport in the UK as a result of high winds at Shannon, reports Pat Flynn.
Flight FR-7921, which was due to land at 10.55am, diverted to Stansted Airport in England after entering a holding pattern northeast of Shannon Airport for a time. The crew opted to divert as winds at Shannon have been gusting up to 40 knots (74km/h).
Similar wind speeds have been recorded at Cork Airport that would otherwise have been an alternative diversion airport for the crew.
Extensive damage has been caused to the car park at Doolin Pier in north Clare even ahead of the arrival of Storm Bram.
Big seas in recent days have washed large boulders from the shoreline up into the car park while a number of concrete bollards, each weighing several tonnes, were also tossed around by big waves.
The car park has been almost completely covered in gravel and rocks.
While Co Clare has been under a status orange wind warning since 11am today, a status red storm warning for coastal areas was due to take effect from midday.
The storm warning, which will affect areas from Carnsore Point to Roches Point to Loop Head will bring south to southwest winds, which will occasionally reach violent storm force 11.
According to the ESB Networks website, there are a number of electrical faults and power outages across the country today.
Faults have been reported in counties Mayo, Galway, Kildare, Wexford, Waterford, Dublin, Limerick, Cork, Laois, Wicklow, Carlow, Kerry, Tipperary and Cork.
Some faults have since been restored.
Gusts of 113km/h were recorded at Roches Point and 100km/h were recorded at Cork Airport, reports Carlow Weather on X.
A number of schools in Co Donegal will close at 12.35pm or 1pm to accommodate students and staff members getting home safely before the orange wind warning comes into effect at 2pm until 9pm.
With an orange wind warning in place for Dublin from 11am to 7pm, Dublin City Council has advised the public to avoid entering parks, open spaces and coastal areas such as Bull Wall and Clontarf/Sandymount promenades during the orange weather warning.
A farm hazardous waste-collection day in Listowel, Co Kerry, today has been postponed due to the weather, reports Vivienne Clarke.
The collection day was due to take place at Listowel Mart.
The Department of Agriculture has confirmed the hazardous waste collection day has been postponed, and rescheduled for next week, Tuesday, December 16th, from 9am to 4pm.
Farmers can dispose of items for a fee including veterinary medicine, waste oil, pesticides, and biocides.
The initiative is part of the Environmental Protection Agency’s National Hazardous Waste Management Plan.
Galway’s Christmas Market will be closed today due to Storm Bram, as a status orange wind warning will be in place for the entire country, reports Vivienne Clarke.
Speaking to Galway Talks, City Councillor Níall McNelis says the Christmas Market will be closed, and is advising people to be safe.
TwinkleTown, Dublin City Council’s Christmas market at Smithfield Square, is also closed today until 3pm.
All P&O Ferries have been cancelled between Larne in Northern Ireland and Cairnryan in Scotland, except for 11.59pm departures, which are expected to be delayed.
Stena Line and Irish Ferries have also had a number of sailings cancelled or delayed due to the marine weather warnings.
Cork Safety Alerts has shared a video on X, of flooding on the Bailick Road in Midleton, Co Cork.
It has also reported that a number of roads in Youghal and Clonakilty are impassable due to flooding.
In Kilkenny, the R448 at Redbridge Service Station in Newrath, is flooded.
Kilkenny County Council is asking motorists to avoid the area and use alternative routes.
A number of flights have also been cancelled at Belfast City Airport due to Storm Bram.
As of 9.30am, it was the worst-affected UK airport, with least 18 departures and arrivals grounded, most of them were Aer Lingus regional flights.
British Airways also cancelled a number of departures from London Heathrow to Belfast City Airport.
Today’s race at Punchestown has also been cancelled due to Storm Bram.
Information on rescheduling will follow.
Amendments have been made for domestic travel as Waterford train station has closed due to flooding.
Bus transfers are being arranged to operate between Kilkenny and Waterford.
Backpirch Weather has shared an image on X (formerly Twitter) of Storm Bram impacting Ireland and the United Kingdom at dawn.
This morning’s high tide has passed, and the next high tide in Clare will be this evening at about 8.30pm, reports Pat Flynn.
Winds are picking up and seas are rough along the Clare coast.
Management at the Cliffs of Moher confirmed the site would remain closed today.
They have said: “As the safety of our visitors and staff is our top priority, please note that the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience will be closed all day Tuesday due to the Orange weather warnings associated with Storm Bram.
“Please do not attempt to access the site, conditions are expected to be extremely unsafe.”
Bunratty Castle and Folk Park will also remain closed today.
A spokesperson said: “To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our staff and visitors, Bunratty Castle and Folk Park will be closed on Tuesday, December 9th, 2025, due to the orange weather warning issued by Met Éireann for Co Clare.
“Unfortunately, the Santa’s Grotto Experience will not proceed on this date due to the orange weather warning in place. Our reservations team will be in touch with you over the course of the day.”
Shannon Airport has issued a passenger notice advising intending travellers to contact their airline for the most up-to-date flight information.
Just one flight from Shannon Airport has been cancelled this morning. The daily Aer Lingus EI-380 service to London Heathrow will not operate while the return leg, EI-381 has also been cancelled.
Aer Lingus flights from Shannon to New York (EI-111) and Boston (EI-135) are scheduled to depart later than scheduled at 4pm and 4.45pm, respectively.
No power outages have been reported in Clare yet.
The Met Office has also updated the status of the wind warning for certain Northern Ireland counties.
Northern Ireland initially had a yellow wind warning.
That has since been updated to amber for Antrim, Fermanagh, Tyrone and Derry valid from 2pm to 7pm bringing “extremely strong winds” that may lead to “significant disruption”.
On X (formerly Twitter), the HSE is urging people to check in on older or vulnerable neighbours, to heed public warnings and not put themselves at risk.
Speaking on RTÉ Radio’s Morning Ireland, Graeme McQueen, spokesman for Dublin Airport, said: “We’ve had 42 cancellations so far today. They’re mainly regional flights to the UK, which use propeller aircraft. So obviously the winds are too strong for them to be using today,” reports Vivienne Clarke.
“As the day goes on we’re going to see disruption at Dublin [Airport]. We’re also going to see disruption potentially at other airports in Ireland and the UK. And that’s going to have a knock-on impact on the network. And so as the day goes on, we expect more delays.”
He said passengers need to be staying in close contact with their airline to find out the latest status update of flights. “There is that expectation that things could get worse as the day goes on.
“We’ll be in close contact not just with airlines but with the air traffic control. What we’ll probably see on a day like today is there would be a limit put on the number of aircraft that can come in and out within a certain time period, so that will have an impact as well. So everyone is working really hard to get everyone on their way, but that we do expect some disruption over the course of Tuesday.”
Met Éireann has extended the orange wind warning for Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Wicklow, Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary and Waterford.
The warning was valid until 3pm but has now been extended to 4pm this afternoon.
Storm Bram is expected to bring very strong to gale-force southerly winds with severe gusts with impacts of flooding of low-lying coastal areas, especially during high tide; wave overtopping; difficult travel conditions; debris or loose objects displaced; outdoor events impacted and power outages.
Due to the status orange wind warning in place for Co Clare from 10am to 6pm, Shannon Airport is advising all passengers to contact their airline for the most up-to-date flight information.
High winds are already battering Kerry this early morning, reports Anne Lucey.
The worst of the weather will hit the county at 11am. A number of civic sites have closed and all council waste sites are shut this morning.
Muckross House and Killarney House in the Killarney National Park are both closed today, the National Parks and Wildlife Service said.
Flights so far are operating on time at Farranfore.
No major flooding has been reported.
An orange wind warning is in place for the entire country.
A yellow rain warning extends to Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Cork, Kerry, Tipperary and Waterford.
A number of red marine warnings are also in place at Carnsore Point to Roches Point to Loop Head and at Loop Head to Erris Head to Malin Head.
But what do these warnings mean?
Storm Bram is also affecting flights at Cork Airport with Aer Lingus arrivals from London Heathrow at 11.10am and Bristol at 17.20pm and departures to both airports at 11.55am and 17.50pm all cancelled, reports our Southern Correspondent, Barry Roche.
In Cork city, homeowners and businesspeople are breathing a sigh of relief as high tides passed in the city centre at 8.30am without causing any major flooding and or damage to properties.
High tides did lead to surface flooding on some low-lying roads adjacent to the two channels of the river Lee in the city centre such as Wandesford Quay, South Terrace, Union Quay and Lavitt’s Quay.
The flooding forced Cork City Council to close some quays and introduce lane restrictions on others but there was no damage to any houses or businesses, and water levels are starting to subside.
Why is Storm Bram called Storm Bram?
This storm was named due to its potential impacts on Ireland and the United Kingdom.
Bram was the next official name on the western Europe list of names and was chosen by Met Éireann in September of this year.
Storms are named by Met Éireann, the UK Met Office or the Netherlands’s KNMI when storms are forecast to cause “medium” or “high” impacts.
The Met Office explained that even though Storms Benjamin and Claudia affected Ireland and the UK, they did not count towards the official storm naming sequence, so Bram was the next name on the list following Storm Amy, which took place in October.
A large number of primary and secondary schools as well as creche facilities have closed due to Storm Bram.
In the case of an orange warning, the decision to close lies with the school management authority. However, if a red warning was in place, schools would automatically have to close.
In particular areas such as Sligo, Galway, Donegal, Leitrim, Roscommon and Longford a large number of schools have closed.
Keith Leonard, Director of fire and emergency management at the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government has urged the public not to make unnecessary journeys today as Storm Bram hits the country, reports Vivienne Clarke.
Speaking on Newstalk Breakfast and RTÉ Radio’s Morning Ireland, Mr Leonard said “don’t go out, if you absolutely have to just be very careful when you are out there today. If you can work from home, if you have those options today would be a good day for that.”
Storm Bram will lead to “very difficult travelling conditions” so the key message was “to slow down and plan your journeys on days like today and anticipate that things are going to take a little bit longer.”
“For flooded roads, really the advice is to turn back and not to drive into flood conditions, it can be very damaging for your car, but it also can have a very dangerous outcome for people and rescues from flooding is very difficult.
“I would say for people to keep away from coastal edges, harbours, piers and low lying promenades during the high tides. And also again we always advise people just to tie down garden furniture and debris and put things away that could become missiles in the very high winds over the next twenty four hours.”
If people come across fallen trees or power lines they should report them, Mr Leonard also encouraged people to ensure their mobile phones were fully charged and if people had any concerns about flooding they should contact their local authority.
“This is going to be a multi hazard event. You’ve got very high wind speeds, you’ve got rainfall in many parts of the country on very saturated ground already, and you’ve got those extremely difficult coastal conditions across the country. So really it’s going to be a difficult day out there for people moving about today and we caution people to be very careful and to be very mindful of the conditions.”
Mr Leonard said there had been a “significant increase in resilience” in the water network since Storm Eowyn and that in the last six months Irish Water had installed 30 fixed generators and they also had 80 mobile generators on hand.
“If there is any protracted power outages then the community centres will come into place. We have a list of about 400 of them at the moment. The local authorities co-ordinate the community centres and operate them and they will certainly be brought online where they’re needed. But hopefully the impacts of this event won’t be at that scale.”
Weather Zone posted the satellite image of Storm Bram developing to the east of the Iberian Peninsula on December 8th on X. (formerly known as Twitter) Source: Nasa Worldview.
Cork Safety Alerts is reporting flooding on the main Cork-to-Cloghroe road, the R579 between Healy’s Bridge and Cloghroe village, and is urging motorists to drive with care, reports Southern Correspondent, Barry Roche.
In Cork city where high tide is due at 8.30am Cork City Council has advised motorists that it will be closing a number of city quays in anticipation of the river Lee topping quay walls.
Lavitt’s Quay on the north channel of the Lee and Wandesford Quay on the south channel of the river will be closed by Cork City Council crews from 8am.
Waterford City and County Council has urged people not to take unnecessary journeys, but if they must travel – to take care on the roads – slow down, be mindful of vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and cyclists, increase stopping distances and watch for surface water and debris on the roads.
Mayo College of Further Education and Training has closed today (Tuesday) due to Storm Bram.
The Belfast Christmas Market has closed on Tuesday due to the Northern Ireland’s yellow weather warning.
Organisers said: “We recognise this may be disappointing, however the safety of our visitors and traders is of the utmost importance.
“At the moment the plan is to reopen on Wednesday, December 10th, however this is weather dependent.”
The Met Office advised the public to expect delays to transport services and warned cancellations are possible.
It added there was a chance of injuries and danger to life from flying debris, as well as damage to buildings and power outages.
Forecasters said gusts of 80km/h to 90km/h are possible fairly widely across the North , and winds potentially in excess of 120km/h for some exposed headlands and areas of high ground.
In Cork, Cork County Council has cancelled the Macroom Christmas Market due to be held in the Square today due to the status orange weather warning in place for the county today, reports Southern Correspondent, Barry Roche.
Meanwhile in Bantry, where some 20 premises were flooded last month, business owners were breathing a sigh of relief as high tide passed without any problems at 6.45am.
And Midleton in east Cork, which suffered catastrophic flooding due to Storm Babet in October 2023, also seems to have escaped this morning with no reports of any flooding to gardaí in the town.
Cork also seems to have escaped the worst effects of strong winds too so far this morning with the only reported power outage being in Castlelyons near Fermoy when a line came down.
Some 71 customers have been left without power while in nearby Lismore in Co Waterford, some 34 customers have been left without power when a line in the area also came down.
What are the weather warning in place for today?
A status orange wind warning is in place for Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Wicklow, Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary and Waterford from 7.17am to 3pm.
From 11am to 7pm, a status orange wind warning is in place for Cavan, Monaghan, Clare, Dublin, Kildare, Laois, Longford, Louth, Meath, Offaly, Westmeath, Mayo, Galway, Roscommon, Sligo and Leitrim.
Due to the direction of the storm’s winds, Donegal’s orange wind warning comes into effect from 2pm to 9pm.
Met Éireann says that Storm Bram will bring very strong to gale force southerly winds with severe gusts with impacts of flooding of low-lying coastal areas, especially during high tide, wave overtopping, difficult travel conditions and debris or loose objects displaced.
A yellow rain warning is in place for Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Cork, Kerry, Tipperary and Waterford.
A yellow wind warning is in place for the entire country until 9pm.
A yellow wind warning is in place for Northern Ireland from 9am to 9pm.
A red storm marine warning is in place from Carnsore Point to Roches Point to Loop Head from 9am to 3pm.
A red storm marine warning is also in place from Loop Head to Erris Head to Malin Head from 12pm to 8pm.
A status orange storm warning is in place for all coasts of Ireland and on the Irish Sea from 12am on Tuesday to 12am on Wednesday.
South to southwest winds will occasionally reach violent storm force 11.
Met Éireann meteorologist Gerry Murphy has cautioned the public that “today is a day to be careful” as Storm Bram hits Ireland, reports Vivienne Clarke.
A marine red weather warning has also been issued for the south coast that means the fishing industry and those involved in marine activities should “stay off the sea today”, he told RTÉ Radio’s Morning Ireland.
The route of Storm Bram was proving very difficult to track, he said. “Taking account of those uncertainties and the possibility of extremely strong winds anywhere really, we’ve upgraded an orange warning for all counties.
“There are different start and end times, and these have been updated at present. From 7am this morning till 3pm this afternoon, an orange warning for counties Kerry, Cork, Waterford, Wexford, Kilkenny, Carlow, Wicklow, Limerick and Tipperary. Then for the most of the rest of the country starting at 11am until 7pm, there is an orange warning for all of those counties, which are Clare, Galway, Offaly, Kildare, Dublin, Louth, Meath, Mayo, Roscommon, Longford, Westmeath, Cavan, Monahan, Leitrim.
“And then Donegal, because the storm is moving northwards, Donegal starts a bit later. So Donegal is starting as orange from 2pm until 9pm. As well as that, there’s been a change to the marine warning. So there was the red marine warning originally went from Mizen Head up to Malin Head, but we’ve now added the south coast. So from Carnsore Point right along the south coast, that will be a red marine warning.”
Mr Murphy said the “exact certainties” of the storm were difficult to pin down which meant that some areas may not reach orange levels throughout the day, it depended where the storm goes.
“But it’s going to be a very windy day everywhere, and there is certainly a good possibility for all areas to reach those orange-level winds for a time. So really it’s a day for just being very, very careful,” he said.
There is also a high risk of coastal flooding especially along the south and east coasts, “overall quite an uncertain picture with regard to the storm, but the possibility of extremely strong winds just about everywhere. So we’ve upped all counties to orange, we’ve upped the red marine, extended to the south coast, and we’ve made the east coast and the Irish Sea into an orange marine warning. It’s a day for being very, very careful”.
A yellow weather waning is in place across Northern Ireland.
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) urges road users to reduce speed and drive with extra caution given the wet road conditions.
The PSNI says to leave plenty of time for your journey and keep a safe distance between vehicles in front.
Heavy rain will result in surface water and road flooding in many areas.
Counties Tipperary, Offaly, Roscommon, Longford, Westmeath, Cavan and Monaghan have had their wind warning updated to status orange this morning.
Met Éireann has extended the orange wind warning to all 26 counties in the Republic of Ireland valid until 3pm and 9pm depending on the county.
Good morning, a number of weather warning are in place as Storm Bram comes into effect.
A spokesman for Dublin Airport said airlines have cancelled a number of flights. As of 7am, 42 flights had been cancelled, including 21 inbound and 21 outbound.
Further cancellations are possible later today.
“Given the weather forecast, Emerald Airlines decided on Monday night to preemptively cancel a number of flights from its Tuesday schedule. Other airlines have indicated that they continue to monitor the situation.
“As always, passengers due to fly today should contact their airline directly for updates regarding the status of their flight.”
Flooding and difficult travel conditions are expected in several counties as Storm Bram hits Ireland, according to Met Éireann.
A status orange wind warning will be in place for Cork, Kerry, Waterford and Wexford from 7am to 3pm on Tuesday.
Another orange wind warning is in place for Cavan, Donegal, Monaghan, Clare, Limerick, Tipperary, Longford, Offaly, Westmeath, and all across Connacht, from 10am to 9pm on Tuesday.
A yellow wind warning will be in place for all other counties in the Republic on Tuesday, from 6am until 9pm.
A status yellow rain warning will be in place for Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Cork, Kerry, Tipperary and Waterford from 9pm on Monday until 9am on Tuesday.
“Storm Bram will bring very strong to gale force southerly winds with the strongest winds along the coast,” Met Éireann said.
“Many parts of Ireland have experienced significant rainfall in recent weeks. The forecast rain is expected to arrive in areas where ground levels are already saturated, and many rivers are already at capacity.”
The National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management (NDFEM) said there is “a significant risk of flooding, particularly in Munster and coastal counties”.
“The public is reminded that flooding is a risk for all areas due to the current conditions, and even counties with a yellow weather warning or no weather warning will remain at risk of flooding.”
Local authorities and Transport Infrastructure Ireland will be responding to the affected areas as required, but “the need may arise to close some roads due to fallen trees, debris or flooding”, the NDFEM statement added.
“Driving during strong winds or heavy rain is a significant risk, and motorists should take considerable care when travelling, remaining conscious of the road conditions at all times.”
The Road Safety Authority has also recommended that motorists and other road users in areas affected by orange warnings check local traffic and weather conditions before setting out on a journey.
Cork County Council warned possible impacts of Storm Bram may include fallen trees and branches, localised flooding including wave overtopping and hazardous travelling conditions.
“Crews have been deployed and are monitoring known hotspots for flooding, with pumps being deployed, and sandbags are being made available in a number of locations,” said the council, warning that the strongest winds will be in coastal areas of the county.
It said that Storm Bram is “a very dynamic weather system with a high degree of uncertainty regarding its impact (and) thus for a period of time tomorrow morning there will be both strong and gusty winds as well as significant rainfall occurring at the same time”.
“The significant storm system is likely to generate a high level of storm surge at high time on Tuesday morning and combined with the forecasted heavy rainfall and significant winds, Cork City Council is warning of flooding on low-lying quays at high tide tomorrow morning,” it warned. – Sarah Burns, Barry Roche and Órla Ryan
