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Live BlogLAST UPDATE | 27 mins ago
STORM CHANDRA HAS brought widespread disruption across the country, with strong winds, flooding in several areas and commuter services delayed.
According to ESB Networks, around 5,500 homes, farms and businesses are without power so far today.
Local authorities in Louth, Dublin and other areas have reported flooding, with the River Slaney in Co Wexford having burst its banks.
There are ongoing delays to rail services due to flooding at several locations, according to Iarnród Éireann.
A Status Yellow wind warning for the entire country began at 3am and will remain in place until 11pm, with a separate Status Yellow rain warning is in effect for counties Carlow, Kilkenny, Louth, Wexford, Wicklow and Waterford.
In Northern Ireland, almost 300 schools are closed today across counties Armagh, Antrim and Down.
Full details of Met Éireann warnings are available here, with the forecaster saying that the main impacts could be fallen trees and loose debris and dave over-toppping
We’ll have all the latest updates for you throughout the day.
Updates by Jane Moore and Andrew Walsh
Several trains have been delayed as a result of floods.
Here’s the latest from Iarnród Éireann:
In its latest update, Dublin Airport said the storm is continuing to affect flights, with 20 cancelled as of 3pm.
As always, if you’re flying, it’s best to ask you airline directly for updates on your journey time.
Passenger Update - 3.30pm
— Dublin Airport (@DublinAirport) January 27, 2026
Strong winds associated with Storm Chandra are continuing to have an impact on flight operations at Dublin Airport today.
As of 3pm, around 20 flights have been cancelled by airlines. With winds set to remain strong over the remainder of the day - both… pic.twitter.com/D1lDFWkbvv
Homes have been evacuated in Enniscorthy, Co Wexford as Storm Chandra has subjected the town to what locals say is its worst flooding in a generation.
It’s left homes and businesses underwater, cars stranded, power cut and the town centre closed off after the River Slaney burst its banks earlier today.
Local councillor Jackser Owens told The Journal that a young family with a newborn baby had to be rescued from their flooded apartment amid the chaos this morning.
Six men and a boat from Slaney Search and Rescue managed to rescue the young couple and child’s grandmother.
Louth County Council has been working to respond to flooding and fallen tress. They’ve given a rundown on their website of the areas affected, which you can find here.
Our Operations and Fire & Rescue Team have been active throughout the day in response to the significant rain that fell on Monday night.#StormChandra caused plenty of disruption across the county, flooding many roads and bringing down a number of trees. County round-up below.… pic.twitter.com/3lWyTXh3Iq
— Louth County Council (@louthcoco) January 27, 2026
St Anne’s Park in Dublin 5 has been closed after trees fell in the storm. Dublin City Council said it will be closed all day.
“Please do not enter the park until our staff have completed further inspections and made the area safe,” they said.
Padraig O’Reilly has shared video footage of the flooding in Sandyford, South Dublin, earlier today.
Amid the transport disruption caused by Storm Chandra, Labour’s Mark Wall has called for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) to develop a real-time information app that could provide centralised information for all commuters.
“The fact that there is no centralised information repository when it comes to data and information on our roads is crazy,” the Kildare South TD said.
Today with a yellow weather warning, commuters were left utterly reliant on radio updates regarding road conditions and public transport.
“While we are lucky at the level of detailed provided to us across broadcast, it is beyond for TII to invest in a real time information app that can provide centralised information for all commuters.”
Wall said one of the biggest issues reported by commuters is the lack of information available about delays, route changes or public transport cancellations.
“If people had full and objective information about what options are available to them in terms of public transport, and what level of delays are being experienced on motorways, they could adjust their schedule or their route.”
He said motorists today have told him that “online map apps are routing them through areas that are flooded, Dublin Bus updates are available on one website, Luas on another”.
“It’s making people’s journeys unnecessarily difficult.”
After lengthy delays, the M50 northbound has finally fully reopened.
Incident Cleared👍
— TII Traffic (@TIITraffic) January 27, 2026
M50 between J16 (Northbound).
All Lanes Reopened!
Be the driver you’d want beside you.🤗#TII #slowdown@GardaTraffic
@DubFireBrigade@DCCTraffic https://t.co/2oUB3gM2cU pic.twitter.com/330kNXMfaP
Update:
— Iarnród Éireann (@IrishRail) January 27, 2026
Rosslare Line services remain suspended due to flooding on the line at Enniscorthy.
Bus transfers are in operation.
All other routes are operating with knock-on delays due to adverse weather conditions. #StormChandra #WeatherWatch
-AP pic.twitter.com/F3CDbmPn9e
Iarnród Éireann said services on the Rosslare line remain suspended due to flooding on the line at Enniscorthy. Bus transfers are in operation.
Elsewhere, these are the delays on the other lines:
Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers was asked today by The Journal about the chaos on the M50 this morning and the words by the TII at the end of last year that there is almost nothing it can do to address traffic gridlock on the M50.
Chambers said to be fair to TII, they have a strong record on maintenance on Ireland’s road network, stating that more than €300 million is spent every year maintaining the motorway and our national primary roads.
“I regret that so many faced excessive delays this morning, but that’s why we’re fronting up on investing in infrastructure and in the road network, but also public transport.”
He said there is a need to mitigate the risk of flooding and build climate resilience, adding that government wants to move quickly to accelerate road projects that have been delayed over recent years.
The R675 on the Waterford City side of Annestown is closed due to flooding, according to the council.
R675 at Annestown flooded – diversions in place.#StormChandra pic.twitter.com/DmVMKwZGpq
— Waterford City & County Council (@WaterfordCounci) January 27, 2026
The M50 between Junction 16 Cherrywood and Junction 12 Firhouse remains closed. – but it should be open again within the next hour.
“We have crews on site, but water has been cleared. We have sweepers there, we have tanker trucks, so we’re just clearing up debris,” Sean O’Neill, director of communications for Transport Infrastructure Ireland, told RTÉ’s News at One.
“I just got a report from the operations crew that they are hopeful they will have it open within the hour.”
He added that crews and resources are also on the way to Kilmacanoge to assist local crews there.
“The crews have confirmed that they will remain onsite through the afternoon, into this evening, to deal with any issues if they arise.”
Cathal Byrne said he was in a few houses on the Island Road in Enniscorthy at around 5am this morning.
He said: “The people who still live on the Island Road are so used to being flooded that one of the methods they use is they get their kitchen table, they load up all their possessions onto it, and they then get a jack, and they jack that kitchen table up to the ceiling level in the best efforts that they can to protect themselves in some of these bungalows.”
Byrne also described “extraordinary scenes” that saw six men and a boat from Slaney Search and Rescue rescuing a young couple with a newborn baby from an apartment “simply because the water got too high for them to be able to get away”.
“Accommodation is a challenge in Enniscorthy. We do have many houses getting built, but I know that Wexford County Council is going to be under pressure to try and accommodate everybody who has been directly impacted,” he said.
Staying in Enniscorthy, Fine Gael Senator Cathal Byrne has told RTÉ’s News at One that all of the town’s worst fears “have come true”.
“We now have a situation where the main thoroughfare through the town is now completely covered by water. We’re fast approaching high tide and a record,” Byrne said.
He said there are about 350 houses directly impacted, together with the main thoroughfare of local businesses in the town.
It is a really devastating hammer blow for Enniscorthy and it really is something that should never have kept got to this stage.
There have been nine major floods in Enniscorthy since 2000. In that year, a flood relief scheme was proposed for the town. There was €55m allocated to the project after further flooding in 2014, Byrne said.
“But unfortunately, despite having no local objectors, and despite having cross-party support politically, locally, it hasn’t been possible to get planning permission,” he said.
There was a planning application made to the government in 2021, but this was rejected on the basis that the protected freshwater pearl mussel was present in the water.
“Therefore the water couldn’t be touched as regards dredging, as regards glass walls,” Byrne said.
“This has really caused enormous frustration locally, particularly given the fact that after so many years of consultation, there was no objectors. The scheme was unanimously bought into.
“People are frustrated. They’re fed up. They don’t understand how a scheme that has €55m allocated to it cannot get planning permission, and we really need to see legislative change in this area.”
As the River Slaney rises to near record levels, here’s an aerial view of how it looks in Enniscorthy, Co Wexford.
The River Slaney in Wexford is approaching record levels as the high tide approaches.
River Slaney in Enniscorthy is still rising and getting near record level as high tide passes. pic.twitter.com/TrMpbAkh72
— Carlow Weather (@CarlowWeather) January 27, 2026
In Rathfarnham, one man appeared to be making the most of the flooding by taking a dip in his swimming shorts in a waterlogged park.
(FYI we are NOT encouraging this behaviour)
In Northern Ireland, the Belfast Telegraph is reporting that a flock of sheep has become stranded in flood waters near Ballymena.
Firefighters are at the scene.
This is the scene outside Ballymena where several sheep have become stranded in flood water after a river burst its banks during storm Chandra.
— Kevin Scott (@Kscott_94) January 27, 2026
The @NIFRSOFFICIAL specialist rescue team is assessing what they can do to assist the animals. @BelTel pic.twitter.com/MTkwBGQ5FO
Meteorologist Aoife Kealy from Met Éireann told The Journal that the heaviest rain is now clearing to the north, but persistent showers will continue across the country.
“Given the amount of rain that’s fallen over the last week or so, any extra little bit of rain will just add to the surface water, particularly in the south and east,” Kealy warned.
While there’s a small lull in winds as the storm moves north, conditions will pick up again along the western coast later today, with easterly winds easing through the afternoon, she added.
Kealy urged people at home to monitor local authority updates and allow extra travel time.
She noted that high river levels and standing water may persist even as rainfall eases.
“Even though it’s not actively raining, there can still be some impact out there,” she said.
Dublin also saw slightly heavier rain than forecast, exacerbated by wet conditions over the past week, Kealy explained, which led to localised surface flooding.
“The fact that it has been so wet in the run-up to the storm meant that rainfall, which otherwise may not have caused an issue, did cause an issue in this case,” Kealy said.
Wexford County Council have provided an update on the severe flooding in Enniscorthy and Bunclody.
“All crews are out on the ground in the Enniscorthy and Bunclody areas at the minute,” a council spokesperson said.
the added that Enniscorthy town is completely closed to through traffic, and there is no access from east to west and both bridges are flooded and closed.
“The water continues to rise in the Slaney and it is not due to subside for several hours,” the spokesperson said.
“Businesses and homes will be assessed for damage as soon as is practicable, and the national emergency funding relief scheme will be activated within the next few hours.”
In Bunclody the town is shut off from the south side and a number of premises are also closed.
“Again, these properties will all be assessed for damage as soon as we can,” the council spokesperson said.
The ESB has said that as of 12.15pm, approximately 5,500 homes, farms and businesses still without power, primarily in the east of the country.
“ESB Networks crews have been mobilised since first light and are working to assess the damage, make the network safe and restore electricity supply in challenging conditions,” an ESB spokesperson said.
“We acknowledge the disruption to family and commercial life this causes and thank impacted customers for their patience as our crews work to safely restore power.”
Here’s a look at the difference in water levels at the stepping stones across the Dodder River in Terenure on the 15, 20 and 27 January.
There are still major delays on northern commuter trains into Dublin.
There is currently a tree on the line between Raheny and Killester, adding to delays.
Elsewhere, Irish Rail has warned that there are currently delays of up to 44 minutes due to flooding.
Update:
— Iarnród Éireann (@IrishRail) January 27, 2026
DELAYS across the network due to flooding:
Outer Suburban services +23mins
DART +35mins
Northern Commuter +32mins
Sligo Line +44mins
Phoenix Park Tunnel +13 mins
Rosslare Line remains CLOSED.
Update to follow.#StormChandra #weatherwatch
-AP https://t.co/GGKTZcQVeH
Here’s more images of the River Dodder this morning.
The Dodder Road Lower has been completely closed due to flooding.
A local resident told The Journal that the flooding from the river was “unbelievable”.
“I’ve never seen anything like it,” the resident said, adding that their house was spared from the high floodwaters.
It has caused the complete chaos here.
“For it to get that bad is, it’s concerning, especially for the residents of this road up to the bottom of the road, I’d say it’s very scary for them this morning.”
A number of ferry services have also been impacted by the stormy conditions.
Three Stena Line sailings due to travel from Dublin to Holyhead have been cancelled so far today, as well as two ferries due to travel from Rosslare to Fishguard.
Five ferries due to depart from Belfast have also been cancelled.
A Stena Line spoesperson told The Journal that “a number of changes” to their scheduled ferry services are expected throughout the day.
Here’s a look at some of the flooding on Dublin’s Enniskerry Road from earlier this morning.
There was been “some disruption” at Dublin Airport, but things are looking a bit better now, according to DAA spokesperson Graeme McQueen.
“The weather is certainly much improved here at Dublin Airport,” he told RTÉ’s David McCullagh, adding that it was a “pretty quiet” day at the airport with 55,000 passengers due to travel through.
McQueen said there were some cancellations of the smaller propeller flights operated by Emerald Airlines to Donegal, the Isle of Man and Birmingham, but most flights are operating as normal albeit there are “some delays around the place”.
“That’s not just because of issues here in Ireland, but also airports in UK and Europe.”
However, he said Dublin Airport is expecting things to possibly get a bit worse later this afternoon due to higher wind speeds.
For those due to fly today, he advised them to keep in close contact with their airline and keep checking their social media accounts and websites for any updates on their flight.
“We’re hopeful we’ll get as many people away as possible.”
There is still “significant disruption” on the M50 due to flooding.
Sean O’Neill, director of communications for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), told RTÉ’s David McCullagh that the road between Junction 13 Dundrum and Junction 12 Firhouse is still closed northbound due to flooding.
“We have tanker trucks there now, pumps have been going, we’re trying to obviously deal with the situation there,” he said.
There has also been significant flooding on the M11 at Junction 8, with crews working to resolve it.
O’Neill advised anyone who can work from home do to so, but said that for those who have already made the journey into work, they’re likely to have a difficult commute home.
“It is going to be a difficult, difficult travel conditions for the day. I’d say this is going to continue for a few hours more, but the crews are on site. We’re dealing with it,” he said.
There has also been some severe flooding near Bunclody in Co Wexford, where the River Slaney burst its banks after persistent rain overnight.
Here are some photos from the area.
The Dodder Road Lower has been completely closed due to flooding this morning.
Residents on the road, who moved there in 2022, told The Journal that it was their first time seeing flooding to that extent.
“We’ve seen it once before, where it was over at the [River] Dodder, but it didn’t come out onto the road,” one woman said.
“In November, we were away on holidays and we could see on the camera there was flooding on the road again, but our neighbour said not to this extent.”
She said they had been up since about 6.30am watching the area flooding.
“It was scary,” she said. “Half seven and half eight was very scary, because we could see it getting closer and closer.”
After calling Dublin Fire Brigade, she said they came and taped the road off at around 8am. She said the water hasn’t made it as far as their driveway, but their back garden is flooded.
“We’re hoping that the rain will stop because there’s been so much water in the river over the last week or two, so it was already high. This has exacerbated it.”
The woman said the county council told them the flooding could have been caused by a blocked drain or the water levels in the river that were already high.
“If we know there’s a storm coming, areas that are normally affected should be high priority, you know? One drain is going to block up and then it affects the whole flow of everything. So the county council need to get out and have a look at it.”
Cars were left submerged in Rathfarnham, Dublin 14 as a result of flooding caused by Storm Chandra this morning.
Waterford City and County Council is advising people to listen to public safety advice and avoid unnecessary journeys due to potentially hazardous driving conditions.
Due to flooding, Military Road in Dungarvan is closed and there have been reports of spot flooding in Portlaw.
Carparks at Davitt’s Quay, The Pond, The Lookout and Castle Street in Dungarvan remain closed to the public.
The council advised motorists to slow down, increase stopping distances and watch for surface water, fallen trees and branches and debris on roads.
They are also advising people to avoid driving through flowing or standing water and if the road ahead is flooded, to turn around and find another route. Motorists should also be conscious of vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and cyclists.
“Waterford City and County Council’s crews are on the ground and actively monitoring the situation and dealing with any issues as they arise, such as localised flooding, blocked drains, gulley overflows,” it said.
People can contact Waterford City and County Council’s Customer Services Desk if needed on 0818 10 20 20.
There are ongoing disruptions to rail services due to the flooding that happened as a result of Storm Chandra.
Iarnród Éireann said the Rosslare line remains closed between Wexford and Enniscorthy due to flooding, with staff arranging bus transfers.
Update: Delays across the network as a result of flooding at several locations. -AD
— Iarnród Éireann (@IrishRail) January 27, 2026
Maynooth/M3 Parkway/Sligo +50mins
Dublin Bus accepting rail tickets
DART +10mins
N. Commuter +15mins
Phoenix Park Tunnel +15mins
Services to/from Heu +20mins
Rosslare line closure https://t.co/Gcxdjkkczm
🌊#StormChandra
— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) January 27, 2026
‼️Be aware, be prepared & stay safe
⚠️Recent rainfall, waterlogged soils, overflowing rivers➡️leading to flood risks that will persist for the rest of the week due to continued rainfall & slow drainage from saturated catchment
ℹ️https://t.co/w5QtJ1UyEP pic.twitter.com/JT5yUgJPij
Dublin Bus spokesperson Blake Boland has said they are seeing increasing impact by the flooding this morning.
He told RTÉ’s David McCullagh that a tree down in Palermo in Bray has dragged wires down with it, so there are some delays in the area.
He said the biggest flood that is impacting bus services is in the Stepaside-Enniskerry area, resulting in “a couple of trip cancellations” for the 44b.
“We have a couple of busses that are out there, and we simply just can’t move due to flooding at the moment,” he said, adding that some traffic lights were also out of action.
“We are seeing a lot of impacts, and we’re doing our best to get that information up on the socials for people so they can plan their journey as best they can.”
There are diversions on some Dublin Bus routes this morning.
Inbound services on Routes 27, 56A, 74, 77A, 150, and 151 are diverted via Kevin Street, Georges Street, Dame Street until further notice due to the closure of Patrick Street.
For Route L14, stops 4417, 4419, 4420, 4421, 2113 and 8266 not in use due to a fallen tree.
Route 44 can’t serve Stepaside due to flooding. The route has been diverted inbound via Glenamuck Road, Ballyogan Road, Kilgobbin Road and back to the normal route at Enniskerry Road.
Outbound, the bus will divert to Kilgobbin Road, Ballyogan Road and Glenamuck Road before returning to the normal route at Enniskerry Road.
Route 15b can’t serve stops 6285 and 6286 due to flooding at Stocking Avenue. The bus is operating from stop 6287.
Some more updates from Iarnród Éireann here on the delays affecting the rail network this morning.
Bus transfers are in place on the Rosslare line until further notice, while the line is closed between Gorey-Enniscorthy and Arklow-Rathdrum due to severe flooding.
Southbound services through Skerries are suspended until further notice due to flooding on the line.
Update: Delays across the network as a result of flooding at several locations. -AD
— Iarnród Éireann (@IrishRail) January 27, 2026
Maynooth/M3 Parkway +40mins Dublin Bus honouring valid rail tickets
DART +10mins
N. Commuter +15mins
Phoenix Park Tunnel +15mins
Services to/from Heuston up to +20mins https://t.co/40ASjIqzfs
Nutgrove Avenue in Rathfarnham, Dublin 14 is “impassable” due to flooding, according to Sinn Féin councillor Róisín Mannion.
🚨🌊There is spot flooding in many local areas this morning. The M50 northbound is closed between J13 - Dundrum and J12 Firhouse.
— Cllr Róisín Mannion (@RoisinMannion) January 27, 2026
Wider flooding in parts of Rathfarnham. Nutgrove Avenue is impassable and should be avoided. Council teams are already out working hard pic.twitter.com/G3zNB0iNr0
Met Éireann forecaster Gerry Murphy has said that the rain is currently heaviest over Leinster, Connacht and Ulster.
He said Dublin in particular saw very heavy rain overnight, with 30 millimeters of rain recorded in the Phoenix Park since midnight.
Speaking on RTÉ’s Morning Ireland, Murphy said that as the rain moves northwards, drier conditions will develop throughout the morning and afternoon. “But then we’re going to see plenty of showers following from the south for the rest of the day,” he said.
Murphy said we can expect to see another 5mm to 10mm of rain in places this morning, and then again later today due to more showers, with the amount of rain seen over the last few days leading to surface flooding.
With regard to the wind, he said it’s going to be “a very windy day” in the east and in the south, especially in coastal areas.
“During this afternoon and for a time this evening in Munster as well, it’s going to become very windy, especially again, in coastal areas, with the winds in this instance from the west or south west.”
He said a gust of 124km/h was recorded at Malin Head in Co Donegal earlier this morning.
Sligo County Council is reporting a fallen tree on the R295 Ballymote to Boyle Road at Keash.
There is a tree down on the R295 Ballymote to Boyle Road at Keash.
— Sligo County Council (@sligococo) January 27, 2026
The road is passable with small vehicles, not larger vehicles such as trucks or buses.
Our Roads crew are en route to remove the tree. #StormChandra pic.twitter.com/mDEtbFdwmm
More heavy flooding in South Dublin, this time on the Dodder Road in Rathfarnham.
Dodder Road Dublin pic.twitter.com/alhOj5vDCv
— Carlow Weather (@CarlowWeather) January 27, 2026
The ESB has said that as of 8.15am, there are 20,000 homes, farms and business without power due to the impact of Storm Chandra.
“ESB Networks crews have been mobilised since first light and are working to assess the damage, make the network safe and restore electricity supply in challenging conditions,” a spokesperson said.
“We acknowledge the disruption to family and commercial life this causes and thank impacted customers for their patience as our crews work to safely restore power. ”
The spokesperson also issued a warning not to touch or approach any fallen wires or damaged electricity poles, and to report any damage to electricity infrastructure on 1800 372 999.
There is some heavy congestion on the M50 in both directions this morning.
The road is closed northbound between J13 Dundrum and J12 Firhouse due to flooding.
There is also flooding on the M1 between J19 Ravensdale and J20 Jonesbor’gh (northbound), and the M11/N11 between J08 Kilmacanoge and J07 Bray (northbound).
Congestion Report:
— TII Traffic (@TIITraffic) January 27, 2026
M50 Southbound: J13 - J12.
M50 Northbound: J14 - J12 & J06 - J04.
Delays on routes around Dublin: M7 (E), M4(E) M1(S)
Drive with care!#TII #Slowdown pic.twitter.com/skgzcww16F
The latest news for any commuters this morning is that delays of up to 40 minutes are expected across the rail network due to flooding in a number of places.
The Phoenix Park Tunnel has reopened and services will resume to Grand Canal Dock, though delays are expected.
Update: Delays of up to +40mins can be expected for services across the network due to flooding at several locations.
— Iarnród Éireann (@IrishRail) January 27, 2026
Phoenix Park Tunnel has reopened, services will resume to GCD delays are expected. Special signalling arrangements in place. -AD #StormChandra
There’s some flooding being reported in Dublin this morning, including on Nutgrove Avenue in Rathfarnham.
Nutgrove Avenue Dublin with a lot of flooding this morning. People wondering why it was only Yellow warning. Rainfall warnings don’t take into account the amount of rain that fell in recent days and we still don’t have a public flood warning system.pic.twitter.com/Q3fTKNHuOm
— Carlow Weather (@CarlowWeather) January 27, 2026
There are a number of road closures in Enniscorthy this morning due to flooding after the River Slaney burst its banks.
Enniscorthy flooding update, Shannon Quay, Abbey Quay and the Promenade are all closed due to flooding. Diversions are in place. A temporary bus stop has been set up at Lymington road outside the library. @SouthEastRadio @beat102103
— Wexford County Council (@wexfordcoco) January 27, 2026
There appears to be some power outages in some parts of the country this morning, particularly in Dublin.
You can find updates on your area on ESB’s PowerCheck website.
In Northern Ireland, over 200 schools are closed today due to the impacts of Storm Chandra.
In total, 270 schools in counties Antrim and Down have announced closures. You can find a full list here.
There are also reports of power outages across the North this morning.
We're currently seeing some disruption on the network due to Storm Chandra.
— NIE Networks (@NIElectricity) January 27, 2026
If your power is out, you can report it and check for estimated restoration times via Power Check - https://t.co/zs3N0kL07u#Staysafe #StormChandra pic.twitter.com/U23G2qGAvT
Dublin Airport has said strong winds from Storm Chandra are impacting flight operations this morning.
“With winds set to remain strong over the remainder of the day – both at Dublin Airport and other airports around Ireland, Europe and the UK – disruption to flight schedules is possible,” it said in a post on social media.
Passengers due to fly today are advised to contact their airline for updates.
Passenger Update - 07.45
— Dublin Airport (@DublinAirport) January 27, 2026
Strong winds associated with Storm Chandra are having an impact on flight operations at Dublin Airport this morning.
With winds set to remain strong over the remainder of the day - both at Dublin Airport and other airports around Ireland, Europe and the… pic.twitter.com/4jAWi7Tszr
Louth County Council is reporting some flooding in Drogheda.
⚠️ The road at Platin Bridge in Drogheda is currently impassable due to flooding. Two cars are currently stuck in the water. The road the on Drogheda side is currently closed until the cars can be removed safely. All traffic has been diverted across the IDA Road. #StormChandra pic.twitter.com/kLJC9cCMmF
— Louth County Council (@louthcoco) January 27, 2026
The stormy weather is impacting some rail services this morning, with Iarnród Éireann warning of “major disruptions” are expected as a result of the storm.
Iarnród Éireann spokesperson Jane Cregan told RTÉ’s Morning Ireland that the Phoenix Park Tunnel is currently closed due to flooding, so services on that route are currently being diverted into Houston.
There is also a 25-minute delay to all routes due to speed restrictions that have been put in place, she said.
“On the DART line, we have wave overtopping at Blackrock and we also have some challenges with lowering and raising level crossings due to the high winds, but we do have staff on site to assist with that,” Cregan said.
There have been no cancellations yet, but customers are advised to check Iarnród Éireann’s website, app and social media for updates.
“We’re monitoring other locations as well where water levels are rising, but as of now, everything else other than the Phoenix Park Tunnel is operating, albeit with delays,” she added.
Update: Phoenix Park Tunnel is closed due to flooding. All Hazelhatch/Newbridge-Grand Canal Dock will be diverted into Heuston Station until further notice. -AD #StormChandra https://t.co/cqEeTIchyI
— Iarnród Éireann (@IrishRail) January 27, 2026
Wet & windy today as #StormChandra tracks northwards over Ireland.
— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) January 27, 2026
Heavy rain this morning will gradually clear northwards with heavy or prolonged showers following. Fresh to strong, gusty E to SE winds with gales near coasts, later becoming W to SW in Munster.
Highs of 5-9 C pic.twitter.com/xCx7HxjzKS
Met Éireann has said that widespread rain is expected today, heavy at times, with the possibility of wintry conditions on higher ground in the north and northwest during the morning.
Clearer spells and scattered showers will follow from the south for a time before further rain spreads northwards.
Rainfall will be most persistent in the south and east, where saturated ground increases the risk of localised flooding.
Strong east to south-east winds will reach gale force along the coasts, with daytime temperatures ranging from five to nine degrees.
The forecaster has advised people to take extra care when travelling, monitor weather updates and prepare for hazardous conditions.
Meteorologist Rebecca Cantwell noted that the rain will fall on already saturated ground and that this, combined with the fact that many rivers are approaching or exceeding bank-full conditions, means localised flooding and river flooding is expected.
The flood risk will persist from Wednesday into Thursday due to continued forecast rainfall and slow drainage from saturated ground.
She added that the status yellow level rainfall warnings have been issued for southeastern counties where the rain is expected to have the greatest impacts.
Cantwell further remarked that the “compound effect of the wind and rain will make for some difficult travelling conditions, so we would urge people to keep that in mind when out and about”.
“In summary, stay back from rivers, lakes and the coasts and avoid flooded roads, following the latest guidance from your local authority and road authorities,” added Cantwell.
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