Last updated: 4.20pm
With the imminent arrival of Hurricane Ophelia, emergency planning is now in full swing operation. The National Emergency Coordination Group met this morning and, after liaising with Met Éireann, they’ve decided to close schools in all the counties that currently have a red weather warning. They are…
- GalwayÂ
- Mayo
- Clare
- Cork
- Kerry
- Limerick
- Waterford
- Wexford
With 110km/hr gusts expected, along with heavy rain and flooding, it’s the prudent thing to be doing.
As the storm approaches and more becomes known it’s expected that there could be further school closures…
All schools in Wexford Ireland now ordered closed for tomorrow in preparation of #HurricaneOphelia which has been increased to #Cat3
— Jennifer Edwards (@Jenniesapetal) October 15, 2017
Many people are also expected to be working from home as unnecessary journeys are being discouraged…
Schools will be closed in Ireland tomw. I expect most adults will also stay at home in ‘Red’ areas #opheliahurricane pic.twitter.com/slBPDlWMAn
— Joe Lynam (@JoeBLynam) October 15, 2017
Know of any other schools that have closed? Let us know in the comments.
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