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ESB Networks crews are currently working to restore power to 19,000 homes, farms and businesses.
- Power is expected to be restored to the majority of remaining homes, farms and businesses by tonight.
- At 11 am, a peak of approximately 40,000 customers were without power.
A Status Orange wind warning has been extended for Galway.
Up to 40,000 homes and businesses are without power as Storm Diana makes its way across Ireland.
While a status orange wind warning has been extended for counties Wexford, Galway, Clare and Waterford until 3pm today.
A Status Orange wind warning has also been issued for Cork and Kerry from 6am this morning until 1pm with winds of 65-80kmh and gusts up to 130kmh forecast.
As for the rest of the country, a status yellow wind warning has been extended until 6pm.
A Met Éireann spokesperson said the coasts were best avoided for safety.
Meanwhile an ESB spokesman confirmed that more than 40,000 customers are without power due to Storm Diana but he expects this to rise further.
Very windy today with some severe gusts associated with Storm Diana in coastal counties of W & S as S winds veer SW in direction. Rain will be heaviest & most persistent in parts of the W & N this afternoon, rain more scattered and intermittent elsewhere. Highs of 12 to 16C. pic.twitter.com/LZT92C0DUc
— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) November 28, 2018
Take extra precautions.
AA Roadwatch and the Road Safety Authority (RSA) have also urged motorists to take extra precautions.
Conor Faughnan, of the AA, said commuters should expect delays as a result of the conditions, and that cyclists and pedestrians should also take extra care.
