Track Storm Barra as it approaches Ireland

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Track Storm Barra approaching Ireland

Update 12/7/2021:

A number of weather warnings have taken effect across the country, as Storm Barra arrives, bringing potential gusts in excess of 130km/h.

After making landfall this morning, Storm Barra has caused some flooding in the south and has already left at least 33,000 homes and businesses without power.

When is Storm Barra due?

Barra will move in from the Atlantic on Tuesday, following on from wet and windy weather throughout Monday, the Met Office said.

Windy.com tracks weather events across the world – here’s its visual on Storm Barra. Status Red, Orange, and Yellow warnings have been issued for Ireland, with Storm Barra due to reach Irish shores early.

Storm Barra more updates:

Pumping operations currently underway in Bantry town centre as we assist @Corkcoco please avoid. #StormBarra pic.twitter.com/BYlkXZzYmb

— Bantry Fire Brigade (@BantryFire) December 7, 2021

Woke up to the white stuff in Boho be careful on the roads @barrabest @WeatherCee @Louise_utv @bbcniweather #StormBarra pic.twitter.com/JSFnoJTlBe
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— Tom Gilroy photography (@tomgilroy33) December 7, 2021

Sometimes we rescue cats from trees, sometimes it's trampolines from ESB poles…(Castlecomer Road this morning). All in a days work for #KilkennyFireandRescueService 🚒. Thanks to #StormBarra. Take care out there everyone. #staysafe pic.twitter.com/YYiOnpQ9EG

— Kilkenny County Council (@KilkennyNotices) December 7, 2021