Efforts continue to restore power to customers in Ireland after Storm Aisha, as Storm Jocelyn moved on and caused further damage.
The storm has resulted in a new series of weather warnings being issued across Ireland.
Orange winds for Galway and County Mayo come into force at 5pm and are expected to be lifted by midnight.
A similar warning was issued for Donegal at 6pm and ends at 2am on Wednesday.
A yellow wind warning is in place for the rest of the country for the remainder of Tuesday until early Wednesday morning.
Many flights were diverted on Tuesday due to bad weather.
The latest information from Dublin Airport says eight flights have been canceled so far as a result of Storm Jocelyn.
It’s raining a lot today and the wind is strong, so #StormJocelyn The road leading to the northwest of Ireland 🌧️🌬️⚠️
Very strong gusts will develop from the southwest during the day, with strongest winds from the west and northwest, leading to strong winds on the coast 🌬️
There will be widespread rain from morning to afternoon 🌧️ pic.twitter.com/sXQVkZBTVn
— MetEireann (@MetEireann) January 23, 2024
Met Eireann meteorologist Joanna Donnelly said trees, power lines and buildings damaged by Storm Isha were particularly at risk.
ESB Networks said power supply could be restored to some customers by the end of this week.
The latest information from the ESB is that 24,000 customers are currently without power, although 221,000 homes, farms and businesses have had power restored.
Repair crews have been out again since first light Tuesday.
Ms Alien warned that Storm Jocelyn would produce large waves in coastal areas, posing further risks including difficult driving conditions, downed trees, damaged power lines and possible damage to already weakened structures. .
All other counties will be under a Status Yellow Warning from Tuesday afternoon until early Wednesday morning.
In Northern Ireland, a yellow wind warning has been issued for counties Antrim, Armagh, Down, Fermanagh, Tyrone and Derry, with strong winds expected from 4pm on Tuesday until midday on Wednesday.
ESB Networks workers are replacing an electricity transmission tower that fell into a field near Galway Airport after being damaged in Storm Isha. Photo: P.A.
Meanwhile, one of Belfast’s most popular tourist attractions has been closed to the public due to storm damage.
Titanic Belfast confirmed in a social media post that it had closed its doors to protect the public and staff.
“Due to the damage caused to the roof during Storm Isha and further adverse weather conditions from Storm Jocelyn preventing safe access to the roof, Titanic Belfast is taking steps to protect the public and its staff and allow for further assessment. We made the decision to close it.” About damage.
“As the safety of the public and staff is our top priority at Titanic Belfast, access to the building is closed and customers are asked not to come on site. All pre-booked customers have been notified. will be refunded.
“We apologize for the inconvenience.”