Difficult driving conditions as Storm Eunice hits landfall

Storm Eunice has made landfall in the southwest of Ireland as a status red wind warning is in place for four counties - Cork, Kerry, Clare and Waterford.

Many parts of Tipperary are experiencing rain and strong winds causing lots of fallen debris on roads.

A Status Orange wind warning is currently in place until 11am this Friday for Tipperary.

Met Eireann weather warnings will be monitored in the event that this will be escalated to a Red weather warning.

Storm Eunice will be a fast-moving storm coming in from the South West coast and moving up across Munster. The storm will be more intense in the south of the county with wind gusts expected to reach close to 75km/hour along the Tipperary/Cork border with gusts in the north of the county expected to reach around 60km/hr. No flooding issues anticipated around the county.

Members of the public can continue to contact the Council’s Customer Services Desks at Nenagh and Clonmel at 0818 06 5000 during normal office hours after which calls will be transferred to the Council’s emergency services number at 0818 06 5003 or email customerservices@tipperarycoco.ie;

Please note the following emergency contact numbers below:

Emergency999/112

Irish Water Emergency 1800 278 278

ESB Networks 1800 372 999

Gas Networks Ireland1800 205 050