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WITH Met Eireann issuing a Status Orange Weather Alert today, Kerry County Council is advising the public to take the necessary safety precautions.
The warning is valid from 9am on Sunday to 6am on Monday when Storm Atiyah will track between Iceland and Ireland on Sunday generating a swathe of very strong winds across the country.
South-westerly winds later veering north-westerly will reach mean speeds 65 to 80km/h with gusts generally of 110 to 130km/h. Due to a combination of high seas and storm surge there is a possibility of coastal flooding.
The Severe Weather Management Team of Kerry County Council is asking members of the public to heed the advice and information provided by Met Éireann.
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The Team have asked members of the public to take necessary precautions for high winds including:
• Securing items or property which are susceptible to high winds such as hoarding, signage, Christmas lights / decorations, garden furniture, bins, trampolines and other items which are outdoors.
• For motorists and pedestrians out and about on Sunday, please take care on all roads and be mindful of the possibilities of debris, fallen trees and branches or power lines etc.
• Care should also be taken in coastal areas due to the possibility of coastal flooding and the combination of high seas and storm surge.
Kerry County Council will provide updates and further advisories through the local media and its social media channels as well as a dedicated weather alerts service on its website, www.kerrycoco.ie
