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Monday 23 November 2020
The storm has weakened from the Category 4 hurricane that battered the coast.
Homeowners and businesses have begun cleaning up following the storm.
Sally is expected to become a hurricane later today and reach the coast by tomorrow.
High levels of bacteria have been detected at some beaches in the county.
A Status Red wind warning is in effect in Cork until midnight.
Meteorologists say the biggest concern from Hanna is expected to be flash flooding.
Forecasters expect the weather system to bring heavy rain, storm surges and possible tornadoes.
There has also been a change of venue for this weekend’s meeting of Laois and Kilkenny.
The wind warning is in place across all counties from 5am tomorrow.
The other Pool A game between Japan and Scotland is not certain to go ahead.
Forecasts are suggesting that Hagibis could hit Japan this weekend.
Schools in Galway, Mayo, Clare, Cork, Kerry and Limerick to “err on side of caution” on possible closures today.
The storm is due to track close to or over Ireland on Thursday evening and early Friday.
Erling Braut Haaland hit a remarkable first-half hat-trick against Genk last night.
The hurricane devastated the region.
The storm is weakening as it moves onto the North Carolina coast.
The hurricane is one of the most powerful storms ever recorded in the Bahamas.
Prime Minister Hubert Minis has warned residents of the Bahamas they could face serious harm if they do not evacuate.
The Mississippi River is currently at 17 feet – just below flood range.
Dozens of other people have been injured after strong winds hit the region of Halkidiki.
Forecasters say the area could see gusts of up to 200 kilometres per hour.
AA Roadwatch and An Garda Síochána are warning motorists that fallen trees and other debris are likely.
Clare County Council’s Carmel Kirby said that “any events that might be planned for this evening need to be cancelled.”
Wind warnings are in place for all western and southern counties until Saturday morning.
The wind warning for Donegal, Galway and Mayo came into effect this morning at 8am.
A status orange wind warning for Galway and Mayo has been issued by Met Éireann today.
It’s the first tropical storm in decades to strike during the peak holiday season.
The scheme is for businesses and organisations who have been refused insurance.
“It is an immense tragedy,” a local mayor said today.
The eye of the storm was on the edge of the Mexican coast overnight.
A Status Orange wind warning has been issued for coastal counties and will come into effect from tonight.
Today is set to generally be blustery, with strong and gusty southerly winds.
The wind warning comes into force at 5am tomorrow, when gale force winds are expected in all areas.
Mangkhut already is confirmed to have killed 66 people in the Philippines and four in China.
Up to 1.7 million people are under voluntary or mandatory evacuation orders.
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Authorities have declared emergencies in several areas.
Hundreds of people have been injured. A major airport is now being evacuated.
WinStar World Casino and Resort said about 150 patrons did not evacuate when the storm hit with 128 kph winds.
Retail Ireland says the effect of the storm was felt for days after.
IRELAND’S LEVEL 5 restrictions are set to come to an end on Tuesday next week, 1 December, and the government is set to decide later this week what will be implemented to replace them.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin told the Irish Examiner this morning that the country will move back to Level Three restrictions from 1 December, allowing non-essential retail to reopen in time for the Christmas trade.
While retail stores look set to reopen, allowing people to get their Christmas shopping done in person, many people are still opting to do a lot of their festive shopping online their year.
So, today we want to know… Do you plan to do most of your Christmas shopping in person?
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