Storm Barra – RED Weather Warning Staying Until 9pm

County Kerry is now bearing the full brunt of Storm Barra and the Kerry Severe Weather Coordination Team reminds everyone of the dangers of flooding and falling trees and ESB poles and that a Status RED weather warning is remaining in place for Kerry until later tonight – at least.

County Kerry is now bearing the full brunt of Storm Barra and the Kerry Severe Weather Coordination Team reminds everyone that a Status RED weather warning, the highest such warning, remains in place for Kerry until 9pm.

Due to the significant risk to life and property, members of the public should remain indoors and not travel for the rest of the evening.

Everyone is advised to follow updates on weather warnings from Met Éireann as well as the local media and social media.

Fallen Trees, Poles and Flooding

An increasing number of roads are closed or blocked because of fallen trees, electricity poles and spot flooding.

Council crews will respond to issues when it is safe to do so and with the assistance of other agencies where required.

Tralee to Castlemaine Road Closed 

The N71 road at the Suspension Bridge in Kenmare remains closed to traffic as does the N70 Tralee to Castlemaine Road at the hairpin bends.

There is a significant number of local and regional and roads blocked or partially blocked by fallen trees, electricity poles and debris in all parts of the county so travel should be avoided.

The Ballycasheen Road in Killarney and Main Street in Ballybunion – and the surrounding area – should be avoided due to concerns about potential falling debris.

Emergency Contact Numbers

The Council’s emergency contact number is 066 7183588 and it will be operational through this evening and tonight.

Fallen electricity wires/poles and power outages should be reported to ESB Networks on 1800 372 999.

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