Storm Darragh

The firm responsible for keeping the lights on in Derry says there is ‘no risk of a system-wide blackout’ this winter but the power system is now operating at ‘an increased level of risk’.

Firm keeping Derry lights on says ‘no risk of system-wide blackout’

Donegal experienced gales on eleven days in December when it was consistently windier in the county than elsewhere in Ireland.

Donegal experienced gales on 11 days and was consistently windier than elsewhere

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Meteorologists are warning of the potential for transport disruption, fallen trees and power cuts in Derry and Donegal this weekend with yellow wind warnings in place on both sides of the border.

Derry/Donegal yellow wind alert: Travel issues, fallen trees, power cuts likely

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Storm Darragh stops a rave in Derry

Debris strewn on the Meadowbank Quay on Saturday, December 7.

Storm Darragh: Trees felled, travel disrupted, buildings and structures damaged

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Storm Darragh causes disruption and damage across the UK.

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Time-lapse footage shows change in wind direction as Storm Darragh hits the UK.

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People battle against the wind and rain.

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With the onset of Storm Darragh bringing very strong and gusty northwest winds with potential impacts of fallen trees, damage to power lines, very difficult travelling conditions, damage to temporary structures and wave overtopping, Met Éireann have issued a number of weather warnings for Donegal.

Weather warnings as Donegal battens down the hatches for Storm Darragh

Met Éireann has upgraded its wind warning for Donegal to Status Red, its highest level, issued only in ‘rare and very dangerous weather conditions from intense meteorological phenomena’

Storm Darragh: Donegal under Red warning for ‘very dangerous’ conditions

As Storm Darragh is set to have an impact across the Northwest region this weekend, Derry City and Strabane District Council is encouraging the public to take all the necessary precautions to keep safe and to protect themselves and their property in the event of possible flooding and widespread disruption.

Derry braces itself for severe weather with warnings in place for Storm Darragh
As Storm Darragh is set to have an impact across the Northwest region this weekend, Derry City and Strabane District Council is encouraging the public to take all the necessary precautions to keep safe and to protect themselves and their property in the event of possible flooding and widespread disruption.
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Storm Darragh forecast as traffic chaos and amber warnings issued

Amber, Orange and Yellow weather warnings have been issued for Derry, Tyrone and Donegal. File picture.

Storm Darragh: Multiple weather warnings issued for Derry, Donegal and Tyrone

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