Storm Hannah – Orange Wind Weather Alert for Tipperary
A Level Orange severe weather alert (Wind) STATUS ORANGE has been issued for Tipperary as Storm Hannah moves in, with strong southwest winds veering northwest will reach mean speed of 65 to 80km/h and gusts of 110 to 120km/h for a time tonight, Friday, April 16th.
This alert is valid from 9pm tonight Friday 26 April until 2am Saturday 27 April.
Tipperary County Council says that the storm may have the potential of turning into a RED wind warning - in such an instancepeople are advised to remain indoors.
There may be a risk of structural damage, flying objects, fallen trees.
Power outages may occur throughout the night/early morning, the council warns.
The council’s Severe Weather Team met on Friday morning to assess the position and to ensure that all necessary arrangements are put in place in advance of this severe weather event.
Arrangements were made to issue an advisory through the local media today and to update the Tipperary County Council website.
The position will continue to be monitored by the Severe weather Team to assess the position.
Please note the emergency contact numbers below:
Emergency 999/112
Tipperary County Council 1890 923948
Irish Water Emergency 1850 278278
ESB Networks 1850 372999
Gas Networks Ireland 1850 205050
Tipperary County Council would advise the public to heed Met Éireann Weather Warnings and to take extreme caution over this period, which may have the potential of turning into a RED wind warning. In such an instance, people are advised to remain indoors.
Council staff will not be mobilised during this period, however, they will follow up on emergencies following the event.
Further updates and advice will issue throughout the coming days via
local and national media and on the Council’s website/facebook and
twitter.