Ireland Weather Snowstorm
A major snowstorm is expected to hit Ireland from Thursday, March 9th, bringing with it blizzard-like conditions, snowdrifts of up to 50cm in places, and the potential for significant disruption to transport and power supplies.
The storm, which is being named Storm Emma, is expected to make landfall on Ireland’s west coast on Thursday morning and will move eastwards across the country throughout the day. The worst of the snow is expected to fall in the western and southern counties, with up to 50cm of snow possible in some areas.
The Met Éireann, Ireland’s national meteorological service, has issued a red weather warning for the west, northwest, and southwest counties, and an orange warning for the rest of the country. The red warning means that “exceptionally severe weather” is expected and that the public should take “action to protect themselves and their properties.”
The storm is likely to cause significant disruption to transport and power supplies. All Irish airports are expected to be closed on Thursday, and public transport services are likely to be severely disrupted. Power outages are also possible, particularly in rural areas.
The public is being advised to avoid unnecessary travel during the storm and to take precautions to ensure their safety. If you must travel, please allow extra time for your journey and be prepared for delays and cancellations.
Here are some tips for staying safe during the storm:
- Avoid unnecessary travel.
- If you must travel, allow extra time for your journey and be prepared for delays and cancellations.
- Listen to local radio or TV stations for updates on the storm.
- Have a battery-powered radio and torch on hand in case of power outages.
- Keep your mobile phone charged.
- If you are out in the snow, wear warm, waterproof clothing and cover your head and neck.
- Be aware of the risk of hypothermia and frostbite.
- If you are driving, slow down and increase your following distance.
- Be aware of the risk of black ice on roads.
- If your car gets stuck in the snow, do not leave it running.
- Check on elderly or vulnerable neighbours to make sure they are safe.
The storm is expected to clear from Ireland on Friday, but the cold weather is likely to continue for the weekend.
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