Dublin: As Storm Debi approaches Ireland, the Department of Education has advised schools in counties under orange or red weather warnings to delay opening until after 10 a.m. today. The Met has issued a Status Red weather warning for 14 counties, including Dublin, anticipating damaging storms starting at 1 a.m. A red wind warning is in effect for Clare, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary, East Galway, and Roscommon from 2 a.m. to 5 a.m. on Monday, with the strongest winds expected between 3 a.m. and 8 a.m. Dublin, Kildare, Laois, Louth, Meath, Wicklow, Offaly, and Westmeath will be on red alert from 5 a.m. to 8 a.m.
Additionally, an orange wind warning covers Carlow, Cavan, Clare, Dublin, Galway, Kerry, Kildare, Kilkenny, Portlaoise, Limerick, Longford, Louth, Meath, Monaghan, Offaly, Roscommon, Tipperary, Westmeath, and Wicklow from 2 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Bus Eireann has stated that morning bus routes in areas under orange and red warnings cannot be rescheduled, and afternoon school services will only operate if road conditions are deemed safe. Cork is also under an orange wind status warning from 1 a.m. to 3 a.m. today.
https://x.com/Buseireann/status/1723838451886235825?s=20
“The National Security Committee Advocates Work from Home in Red and Orange Alert Counties”
In response to the impending challenges posed by the red and orange alerts in certain counties, the National Security Committee has recommended that employees in these areas opt for the work-from-home alternative. Recognising potential disruptions in travel networks, government offices and employers have appealed for leniency towards individuals unable to attend work.
Moreover, the anticipated imposition of speed restrictions on rail traffic may lead to delays.
https://x.com/Feljin_J/status/1723815671950102859?s=20
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