Monthly Archives: March 2018

Severe Weather Update – Friday 2nd March, 5:45pm

Posted on March 2, 2018 by Conan Power

A “Status Orange (Snow and Ice)” warning is now in effect for #Waterford until 9am tomorrow morning (Saturday 3rd). However, a “Status Red (Snow and Ice)” warning remains for counties Kilkenny and Wexford for the same time period and weather … Continue reading →

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Severe Weather Update – Friday 2nd March, 4:15pm

Posted on March 2, 2018 by Conan Power

Ploughing and gritting operations continuing across city and county but conditions very difficult with continuing snowfall hampering operations. Will be continuing up to late tonight and resuming at 5am and with a slight thaw forecast for the morning would hope … Continue reading →

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Severe Weather Update – Friday 2nd March, 9:45am

Posted on March 2, 2018 by Conan Power

SEVERE WEATHER EVENT – UPDATE Friday 2nd March, 9:45am #BeastFromTheEast #StormEmma SEVERE WEATHER MANAGEMENT TEAM The SWMT met again this morning by conference call, and will remain in contact throughout the next 12-24 hours.  Further updates will issue throughout the … Continue reading →

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Freezing conditions cause precautionary Boil Water Notices on schemes in Co. Waterford

Posted on March 1, 2018 by Conan Power

https://www.water.ie/news/freezing-conditions-cause/index.xml As a result of disinfection systems being compromised and reduced levels of Chlorine in some supplies, Boil Water Notices are being imposed on the following schemes with immediate effect as a precautionary measure: Ballyknock Kilcooney Comeragh Carrigeen Ballyguiry Grallagh … Continue reading →

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Status Red alert extended

Posted on March 1, 2018 by Conan Power

The Status Red alert in place for Munster and Leinster has been extended until 6pm tomorrow evening. See MET ÉIREANN for more details.

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Severe Weather Update – Thursday 1st March, 3pm

Posted on March 1, 2018 by Conan Power

SEVERE WEATHER EVENT – UPDATE Thursday 1st March, 15:00pm #BeastFromTheEast #StormEmma SEVERE WEATHER MANAGEMENT TEAM The team met again today at 2pm and will be in contact throughout the next 12 hours. CURRENT SITUATION Snowfall persists throughout Waterford this afternoon.  Snow … Continue reading →

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Severe Weather Update – Thursday 1st March, 11:15am

Posted on March 1, 2018 by Conan Power

SEVERE WEATHER EVENT – UPDATE Thursday 1st March, 11:15am #BeastFromTheEast #StormEmma CURRENT SITUATION There has been heavy snowfall overnight, with many areas of Waterford experiencing heavier falls and accumulations.  Snowfall has been persistent throughout the morning.  Snow and ice persists … Continue reading →

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Status Red (Snow & Ice) warning extended nationwide

Posted on March 1, 2018 by Conan Power

Met Éireann have now extended the “Status Red (Snow & Ice)” warning extended nationwide.   That advisory is valid from now until to Friday 02 March 2018 at 3pm. Approx. 2-3cm of snow has accumulated in Waterford overnight and in line with … Continue reading →

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