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AUDIO: Weather status 'Orange' alert in place for entire country

As stormy conditions continue around the country Met Eireann has downgraded its National weather ...
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06.46 3 Jan 2014


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AUDIO: Weather status 'Orange' alert in place for entire country

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06.46 3 Jan 2014


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As stormy conditions continue around the country Met Eireann has downgraded its National weather status to yellow across the country.

Cork city is dealing with flooding around the city centre after a tidal surge this morning.

Some roads around Cork city, Kinsale, Cobh and Carrigaline were left impassable yesterday after high tides caused the River Lee to overflow - 4 homes in the Proby's Quay area of the city had to be evacuated.

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Much of last night's flooding receded last night, with many diversions lifted.

High winds have also had an impact on electricity supply with homes along the west and south coasts experiencing loss of power this morning.

High winds have also had an impact on electricity supply with homes along the west and south coasts experiencing loss of power this morning.

ESB crews are working to deal with the outages.

Homes are were also evacuated in Co Clare this morning.

Residents on the Promenade and at Golf Links Road in Lahinch are being advised to leave due to flooding.

And if you're driving this morning- the message is to be extremely cautious.

Brian Farrell is from the Road Safety Authority:


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