Updated 7:30pm.
Donegal County Council says their emergency teams are dealing with a number of fallen trees that are blocking roads in several areas.
Trees are down at: Cottian (Kilmacrennan to Trentagh Road), Aughnish Road (Ramelton), Kinnegar Road (Rathmullan), Moylehill Road, Milford, Ballykeeran Back Road (Kilmacrennan), Meenawel (Crolly) and Magumna, Ardara (road reopened).
The L1474 Drumaweer is closed north of Charlie Brown’s cottage, beside Greencastle Centre, due to fallen eircom lines.
We will bring you further updates as we get them.
The council says their resources are at a ‘heightened state of readiness’ for Storm Ashley.
The storm is forecast to bring strong winds, which, coupled with high spring tides, may cause coastal flooding.
A Status Orange wind warning is in place until 8pm tonight for counties Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Mayo, Galway, Clare and Kerry.
Met Éireann said southwest gale force winds of up to 130 km/h may also cause power outages and damage to weakened structures.
A spokesperson for Donegal County Council said they have activated their Severe Weather Assessment Team and are continuing to monitor the evolving situation and all council resources are at a ‘heightened state of readiness in response to this period of unsettled weather’.
The council has deployed sandbags at a number of locations where it feels a risk may present, given the predicted weather conditions. Further sandbags are available at a number of council depots in each of the Municipal Districts should the need arise.
“During the duration of the storm conditions, Donegal County Council are urging road users to minimise their journeys and be aware of road conditions if travelling, particularly in relation to flooding and debris on the road,” the spokesperson added.
“Should you need to travel, extreme care should be exercised mindful of the conditions. Please be aware of the potential of fallen trees, branches, electricity wires, debris on the roads and walk-ways and flooding in certain areas.”
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.
You can keep up to date on conditions by signing up for free alerts to your phone by registering at www.mapalerter.com/donegal or by following Donegal County Council on Facebook or on X @DonegalCouncil.
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