US EditionThousands without Power After Storm Floris Hits
NORTHERN IRELAND AND IRELAND, AUG 4 – Storm Floris brought strong winds, heavy rain, and power outages affecting over 10,000 homes, causing widespread travel disruptions and flight cancellations, officials reported.
- Storm Floris struck northern and western Ireland on Bank Holiday Monday, leaving thousands of homes without power across 14 counties.
- The storm rapidly deepened while moving from south of Nova Scotia to Ireland, driven by a strong jet stream, prompting Status Yellow warnings.
- Power outages affected around 10,000 homes mainly in Roscommon, Donegal, Mayo, Galway, Clare, and coastal counties, while councils closed outdoor spaces for safety.
- ESB Networks reported approximately 2,700 homes without power at 5pm, and Gary Martin warned of risks from heavy rain, strong winds, and falling debris.
- Authorities urged caution, advised against visiting affected parks and recreational areas until winds subside, and crews planned to restore most power by tonight.
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Storm Floris: At least 10,000 homes and farms without power as eight counties remain under Status Yellow warnings
Ireland is likely to avoid the worst of Storm Floris, with winds expected to peak slightly above 100kmh as the Atlantic storm sweeps across the north-west and towards Scotland.
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Weather alerts remain in place as Storm Floris arrives in Ireland
Thousands of homes are without power in the Republic of Ireland. Weather alerts remain in place across the island of Ireland for strong winds after Storm Floris arrived overnight. In the Republic of Ireland, thousands of homes are without power. In Northern Ireland several flights have been cancelled and some public facilities closed. It’s a windy morning at Dublin Airport but flight operations are continuing as normal. Due to forecast weather …
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