An Post has confirmed no postal deliveries or collections tomorrow, with post offices closed during red weather warnings. Services will resume Saturday, including social welfare payments.
Public transport, schools, and creches will also halt operations during the warning. Employers are urged to enable remote work.
Carlow Weather’s Alan O’Reilly warns of potentially record-breaking winds exceeding 150km/h, calling this a “very rare event” across the entire island. The National Emergency Coordination Group is preparing critical infrastructure for expected disruptions.
Key Warnings:
- Status Red wind warning for Cork, Clare, Kerry, and Limerick
- Winds potentially breaking records in western and midland regions
- Possible widespread power outages
- Public advised to shelter at home
- Wind and rain expected to continue into Sunday and Monday
According to The Journal, emergency chair Keith Leonard emphasized the severity, describing Éowyn as an “extreme storm” and advising people to ensure mobile phones are fully charged.