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ROADS WARNING AS STORM BATTERS COUNTY

written by John2 December 5, 2013
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Donegal Weather WarningMOTORISTS are being urged to drive with extreme care this morning as Donegal is battered by a storm.

There are reports of trees down in several areas of the county, with debris causing some difficulties.

There are also 3,000 homes in darkness because of power outages.

Wind speeds hit 120km/hr overnight.

People in Carndonagh have been forced to arrange an emergency meeting after their 50ft Christmas tree was split in half overnight.

Gardai and the AA have urged drivers to give themselves extra time on the roads this morning, to drive with dipped headlights during the day and to slow down.

Power outages have also hits thousands of homes across the county.

Over 800 houses in Ballybofey and 200 house are without power this morning in the Dungloe area – thought to be caused by overnight storm conditions.

Other areas hit include Moville, Buncrana and Milford.

The affected areas in Dungloe include include Saltpans, Meenacross and near Maghery.

Power was lost after 4am and ESB staff are trying to resolve the issue.

Meanwhile diversions are in place after a tree came down on the Ramelton Road close to Kernan’s Filling station just after 9.30am this morning.

Winds will ease this afternoon.

 

ROADS WARNING AS STORM BATTERS COUNTY was last modified: December 5th, 2013 by John2
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