More than 3,200 homes and businesses around Donegal are without power this evening.
According to ESB Networks, 2,746 customers have been affected in the Ballybofey and Stranorlar areas alone. Customers are also without power in the Carndonagh, Buncrana, Gweedore, Bundoran and Ballyshannon areas.
Power is expected to be restored to most customers within the next two hours. Trees are also down in several areas.
More outages are expected later when Storm Ashley will hit the county harder with gale force winds of up to 130 km/h.
The storm is forecast to bring strong winds, which, coupled with high spring tides, may cause coastal flooding.
A Status Orange wind warning took effect from 10am and will be valid until 8pm for counties Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Mayo, Galway, Clare and Kerry.
Fallen electricity wires are live and dangerous, never approach or touch them. Call the ESB emergency service immediately on 1800 372 999 (+353 21 2382410), 999 or 112.
Donegal County Council can be contacted during normal business hours on 074 91 53900 and in the event of an out-of-hours emergency the Council’s Road Service can be contacted on 074 91 72288. For emergencies requiring the assistance of the Fire Service, call 999 or 112.
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