The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is advising all road users to take extreme care over the weekend as Met Eireann has issued ORANGE and YELLOW weather warnings as Storm Ashley approaches. County Tipperary and all of Ireland is now under a status Yellow wind Warning on Sunday from 10am until midnight on Sunday. Counties Galway and Mayo are under a status Orange Wind Warning from midnight on Saturday until 9pm on Sunday night.
Storm Ashley will bring very strong and gusty southerly winds, coupled with high spring tides. Coastal flooding and large coastal waves are expected as well as dangerous conditions at sea and dangerous travelling conditions. The RSA is warning of difficult road conditions with the potential for fallen trees and debris as well as damaged power lines. Road users in areas affected are advised to exercise caution and check local traffic and weather conditions before setting out on a journey.An additional weather warnings or updates will be posted on Met Éireann’s website: www.met.ie
