LAST UPDATE | 4 Aug 2025

OVER TEN THOUSAND homes, farms and businesses have been left without electricity as Storm Floris batters coastal areas. 

Weather warnings came into place for a number of counties in the north and west of the country overnight. All are due to lift by mid-afternoon.

Thousands across the country have reported being left without power. Over 4000 customers in Galway had their power restored earlier this morning after faults were reported shortly after 5am.

Road users travelling during the period of the warning have been urged to be aware of possible dangerous travelling conditions, fallen trees, debris, and loose objects, as well as structural damage.

Counties Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, and Sligo are to be subject to a Status Yellow rain warning until 10am.

A wind warning is also in place for Donegal, as well as Monaghan, Leitrim, and Cavan. This is valid until 4pm. Clare, Galway, Mayo, and Sligo are subject to a wind warning until 1pm.

Antrim, Armagh, Down, Fermanagh, Tyrone, and Derry are subject to status Yellow wind warnings. 

Dublin Airport said flight operations were continuing as normal but Emerald Airlines had cancelled six flights on Monday.

Passengers at airports in Northern Ireland have been advised to contact their airline directly for updates on the status of their flight.

Counties Donegal and Roscommon are among the worst affected areas.

A spokesperson for ESB Networks said: “Yellow level winds associated with Storm Floris have led to a number of power outages across the country this morning, predominantly in the North West region.

“The impact on the electricity network has been modest and in line with previous such wind warnings.

“As of 10.30am, approximately 10,000 homes, farms and businesses across the country are without power.

“ESB Networks crews are mobilised in impacted areas and responding to power outages where safe to do so.

“Real-time information on power outages and restoration times is available on www.PowerCheck.ie.

“We apologise to all homes, farms and businesses impacted for the inconvenience caused.”

Customers can check faults in their area and estimated restoration times here.

With reporting from Press Association