Storm Ashley: Orange warning for seven counties as 130kmh gusts of wind leaves 10,000 homes without power; number of flights cancelled

Storm Ashley is the first named storm of the autumn, bringing Status Orange warnings to seven counties, with winds reaching up to 130km/h in exposed areas.

While heavy rainfall was forecasted to cause flooding concerns in Cork and Galway, the expected significant property damage was largely averted despite power outages.

The weather alert affected not only Ireland but also parts of Northern Ireland and Scotland, with the UK Met Office predicting even stronger winds exceeding 140km/h.

Counties under the Status Orange alert faced severe weather from 10 am to 8 pm, while multiple GAA finals were postponed due to these conditions.

Read at Irish Independent