The Met Eireann Rainfall Radar image at 8.15am this morning.
SO how was it for you? Hopefully the earth didn’t move.
It appears Tralee escaped the worst of Storm Rachel over the night as winds weren’t as bad as feared although there was some heavy showers and thunder and lightning.
However, Kerry County Council say we’re not out of the woods yet and weather conditions will deteriorate between 10am and 1pm.
Kerry County Council have reported no significant damage resulting from last night’s storm.
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However, the Council is warning that there will be a significant amount of branches, bushes and debris on Kerry roads, so road users are asked to exercise care when driving.
Road temperatures have fallen, and there may be icy patches on some roads, especially those in higher areas and local roads.
Some priority routes may not have been treated due to the high winds last night, so motorists are advised to drive with extreme care.
There are a number of homes in the south Kerry area withoutbn power this morning and the ESB are working to restore electricity there.
Weather reports from Met Eireann forecast that conditions will deteriorate once more around 10am-1pm, so the public are advised to remain vigilant and to continue to exercise prudence in relation to going outdoors and travelling.
The county’s inter-agency team, consisting of representatives from the HSE, Garda Siochana and Kerry County Council will be meeting this morning and further information will be issued at 10am.
Met Eireann’s forecast for Munster today is that it will “still be extremely windy and stormy today and feeling cold. Scattered heavy, thundery showers, some will be wintry on higher ground. Strong to gale force southwest to west winds with some severe gusts during the morning and afternoon in exposed areas. Highs of 4 to 7 degrees.”
Here’s a list of schools and other facilities in the greater Tralee area (and a little bit beyond) closed today:
Colaiste Gleann Li, Tralee – a parent teacher meeting due to take place tomorrow is also cancelled.
Tralee VTOS
Kerry College of Further Education
Gaelcolaiste Charrai
Castleisland Community College
Presentation Secondary School Milltown
Moyderwell Mercy Primary School, Tralee
CBS, The Green, Tralee
St Joseph’s National School, Castlemaine
Presentation Primary School Castle St Tralee
Hannah’s House Pre Montessori
Holy Family School, Balloonagh, Tralee
St Brendan’s, Fenit
Caherleaheen National School, Tralee
Gaelscoil Aogain, Castleisland
Scoil Eoin Balloonagh, Tralee
Blennerville National School
Kiltallagh NS, Castlemaine
Causeway Comp
St. John’s, Ashe Street, Tralee
St. Ita’s & St. Joseph’s, Balloonagh, Tralee
Scoil Treasa Naofa, Kilflynn
IT Tralee (Closed until 2pm)
Kerry ETB Training Centre, Monavalley
Scoil Mhuire agus Naomh Treasa, Currow
Bouleenshere national school Ballyheigue
Mounthawk Secondary School
Nagle Rice, Primary School, Miltown
Presentation Primary School, Castleisland
Derryquay NS
Knockaderry NS, Farranfore
Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal, Lixnaw
Fybough NS, Castlemaine
Stepping Stones Childcare & Pre School, Ballinorig, Tralee
Keel Childare
Maries Pre School, Lixnaw
Boys NS, Castleisland
Presentation Secondary, Castleisland
Educate Together NS, Tralee
Scoil Realt Na Maidne, Listowel
Knockanure NS
Kerry Parents and Friends, Listowel
Ballincrossig School
Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn
Curam Leanai na Dromoda
Aughatubrid NS
Camp Community Childcare Centre are offering a limited service today
Baile Mhuire Day Care, Tralee
Here’s what the Dingle coast looked like yesterday…
