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Listen to warnings & alerts on media and from local authorities. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Comments are subject to our community guidelines, which can be viewed The alert reads: "Southerly gales or strong gales will develop overnight on Irish Coastal waters … It will alert you to the possible occurrence of severe weather, such as heavy rain with risk of flooding, severe thunderstorms, gale-force winds, heat waves, forest fires, fog, snow or extreme cold with blizzards, avalanches or severe coastal tides. Cops probe death threats after video of girls joking about Covid goes viral Cops hunt four after Dublin hit-and-run victim left fighting for life I've been looking after my '10-month-old' daughter for the last 19 years Irish yellow alert for Hurricane Laura remnants with flood fears in 21C temps Numbers for €155m EuroMillions jackpot as French punter takes top prize©News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Stay safe. Expect gusts of between 110 and 130km/h and/or rainfall of 50mm within six hours or less.Yellow warnings indicate weather that does not pose a threat to the general population but is potentially dangerous on a localised scale.As Storm Ellen batters Ireland, the impact is likely to be felt around the country.If you've taken photos or videos that show its effects and you want to share with the RTÉ audience, you can submit them with this form.Of course, you should only take pictures when it's safe to do so.RTÉ.ie is the website of Raidió Teilifís Éireann, Ireland's National Public Service Broadcaster.As it happened: Storm Ellen hits south and west coast 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. OPW need to provide answers. The Irish Coast Guard said there will be a period of very high spring tides approaching the Highest Astronomical Tide in all coastal areas until Sunday, and it advised people to take extra care in coastal locations.Coast Guard Head of operations Gerard O'Flynn urged people to "stay back, stay high and stay dry", saying this is not a time for people to be out and about and they should "avoid the temptation to get a fancy photograph or a selfie".Weather has started to deteriorate in the past half hour. Met Éireann issues a Red weather warning when the country is braced for rare and very dangerous conditions from intense meteorological phenomena. "There will be heavy and thundery downpours and some flooding. Towns like Kenmare are only just recovering for flooding two weeks ago Met Éireann issues a Red weather warning when the country is braced for rare and very dangerous conditions from intense meteorological phenomena.If it relates to wind, like Storm Ellen, then gusts can exceed 130km/h and if the warning is about rain, you can expect over 80mm to fall within 24 hours.The advice during a Red weather alert is to take action to protect yourself and your property.Orange alerts are issued when dangerous weather conditions could pose a threat to life and property. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services.IRISH weather experts are predicting a red warning to be issued for a number of counties for Storm Brendan.TV weatherman Deric Ó h'Artagáin took to social media to share a map with his followers. People should take Storm Ellen seriously - if you're in a campsite or caravan park, go home or prepare appropriately. "There is a significant risk of coastal flooding due to the combination of high spring tides and storm surge. She said Storm Ellen is being fuelled by remnants of Hurricane Kyle.It is expected to travel up the west coast or the midlands, but there "is some degree of uncertainty about this".Ms Cusack said: "All parts of the country may experience severe impacts. A section of fencing is also blocking one lane of the N8 on Horgan's Quay in the city Other affected routes include the R665 Wood Road at Clonmel, the R666 at Ballyduff in Co Waterford (at the Golf Club Junction) and the R671 (near Modeligo).The weather has started to deteriorate in parts of Kerry, with severe winds and rain. Local Social Democrat TD Holly Cairns tweeted a video of a flooded Bridge Street in Skibbereen.Cork South West Fianna Fáil TD Christopher O'Sullivan said on Twitter: "This shouldn't be happening in Skibbereen. People are being advised to remain indoors. The risk of flooding is major concern in low-lying areas. Millions spent on flood protection.
"Widespread power outages were reported across Munster and southern Leinster including Ballina (Tipperary), Kilkenny City as well as several locations in Cork, Wexford, Waterford and Kerry.Thousands of customers were affected and the ESB urged people to report local outages Cork City Fire Brigade appealed to people to ensure they have torches ready and phones charged.Fallen trees were reported in Cork on the R612 (Carrigaline to Crosshaven), R586 (Ballineen to Dunmanway), N22 (east of Lissarda, obstructing westbound traffic) R627 (north east of Midleton at WestPark), N25 (between Lakeview roundabout in Midleton and Two Mile Inn and Kilmountain Cross).A fallen tree was also said to be blocking the R624 near Fota while another tree was down on the Shanbally Road in Ringaskiddy.Very strong winds and heavy rain battering Cork city tonight with lots of surface water and debris on roads across the city.