Storm Barra information for dlr

*dlr are closely monitoring the progress of slow moving Storm Barra and possible adverse weather later in the night and into tomorrow (8.12.21)

*Council Severe Weather Alert Team convened

*Preparations put in place and all outdoor teams ready

*All dlr Parks, cemeteries, piers, recycling centres closed for duration of Orange warning

*No major coastal flooding or road blockages so far.

*dlr and Coast Guard appeal for everybody to stay back from coastline for the duration of the storm. Waves overtopping at Dún Laoghaire Harbour.

The Orange Weather Warning from Met Éireann associated with Storm Barra covers the whole dlr area and our coastline. It is in place from 0800 – 1300 Tuesday 7 December. Orange warning remains in place for the coastline until midnight Tuesday 7 December.

The Councils Severe Weather Alert Team has been convened and will be monitoring the progress of the effects of the storm in the County. In advance of the storm, gullys and drains have been cleared of leaves and river screens cleared. All outdoors teams have been mobilised and are ready for blockage and clean up operations.