Storm Éowyn Live Blog: Thousands of Westmeath homes without power as gusts of over 100km/h recorded locally
08.30am
Around 15,000 Westmeath properties are without power this morning as the full force of Storm Éowyn hits the midlands.
As of 8am, the highest gust recorded at Mullingar Weather Station this morning was 108km/h with average wind speeds of 44km/h. There are reports of scores of fallen trees in the locality.
Met Éireann says that conditions could get worse in the midlands over the next few hours as the storm moves up the country.
More than 800,000 homes across the country are without power.
Gusts of 183km/h per hour have been recorded at Foynes in Limerick, the highest ever recorded in the country.
There are reports of scores of fallen trees in the locality.
08.40am
Statement from ESB Networks highlights how rough things are right now.
“Extreme, damaging and destructive winds associated with Storm Éowyn have continued to cause widespread and extensive damage to the electricity network across the country with over 715,000 homes, farms and businesses (as at 8:00 a.m.) without power.
“With Met Éireann Status Red and Orange wind warnings remaining in place for the entire country until later this afternoon, more power outages can be expected throughout the day as the storm tracks northwards.
“At current numbers, the damage to the electricity network and impact on customers has been unprecedented. ESB Networks continue to closely monitor the storm impact on power supplies and all available resources stand ready to mobilise once safe to do so.
“From our experience of previous significant weather events and due to the severity of Storm Éowyn, we expect that power restoration will take a significant number of days.
Given the extent of the damage nationwide estimated restoration times (ERTs) will only be provided once our teams have assessed network faults and these will then be available to view throughout Saturday on www.PowerCheck.ie.
Our Customer Contact Centre Agents will be supporting customers throughout Storm Éowyn but will not be in a position to provide outage information until the network assessment has been fully conducted.
An Important Public Safety Message: If you come across fallen wires or damaged electricity network, never, ever touch or approach these as they are LIVE and extremely dangerous. Please report any damage to electricity infrastructure by calling 1800 372 999.”
08.50am
This gives you some idea of the scale facing ESB crews locally when Storm Éowyn passes.
08.55: Trees down all over Mullingar
Trees down all over the Mullingar area, including Ballinderry, Petitswood Manor, the Dublin Road and Woodlands. Fallen trees reported all over the county. Let us know if there are any in your are on our Facebook to help keep people informed.
09:22 WCC issues update
09:25
#StormEowyn
— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) January 24, 2025
Dolphin's Barn firefighters have been called to the Harold's Cross Road after scaffolding collapsed.
The road is completely blocked#StormÉowyn pic.twitter.com/452vHAnpI0
09.31 Fallen tree narrowly misses car
This fallen tree just missed Dave Byrne's car in The Court, Petitswood this morning.
09:43
This guy is sure to be busy in the coming days, if his sign doesn't blow away.
The storm has caused extensive damage to trees in the Petitswood Manor estate in Mullingar,.
10:00am
Blanchardstown Dublin 15 ice rink damaged by storm. Still strong winds in most areas so take care and be careful of blown debris. #StormÈowyn pic.twitter.com/maUrMNbJqa
— Carlow Weather (@CarlowWeather) January 24, 2025
10:10
11.57am
While the storm appears to be dying down locally and has been downgraded to a Status Orange weather warning across much of the country, An Garda Siochana have urged people to remain indoors.