THERE’S ONE EL OF A STORM BREWING
Hail and flooding as 130kmh Jorge strikes
voluntary home relocation scheme, operated by the Office of Public Works, and set up to help those in flooded communities.
Ms Mulcahy said: “We have substantial water flowing into the property, it’s rising constantly. We were told we didn’t qualify for home relocation because, apparently, we are not flooded.
“I’m not sure I understand... this is clearly flooding.
“It’s dirty filthy water, it’s washing up destroying our property and interfering with our lives. It’s just a nightmare.
“We were offered evacuation but that’s not really as simple as it sounds.
“There’s a whole upheaval of your life, and we have a little lad, 14-and-a-half years old, and he has autism and other complex issues. We just don’t know dayto-day what’s coming.”
IRELAND faces a weekend from hell as 130kmh Storm Jorge strikes – sparking thunder, hail and flooding.
Two Status Orange wind warnings were issued yesterday as the severe weather blast, named by the Spanish Met service, is set to batter the country.
Met Eireann said the first alert for Galway, Mayo, Clare and Kerry is in effect from 6am tomorrow until 3am on Sunday.
It added: “Some severe winds expected during Saturday associated with Storm Jorge.
“South-west quickly veering west and later north-west will reach mean speeds of 65kmh to 80kmh with gusts of 110kmh to 130kmh, possibly higher in very exposed areas with an elevated risk of coastal flooding.”
The second Orange warning for Donegal, Leitrim and Sligo begins at noon tomorrow, lasting until 3am on Sunday.
A Yellow alert is also in place for the rest of the country, with 50kmh to 65kmh winds and 110kmh gusts possible from 9am tomorrow until 3am on Sunday.
Conditions will remain very unsettled over the latter part of the weekend with sleet and snow expected in some areas.
A Met Eireann forecaster said: “Sunday will see bright spells and further wintry showers.
“More persistent rain will affect South Munster and South Leinster, possibly turning to sleet or snow on higher ground.
“Cold, with highest afternoon temperatures of 4C to 7C. Strong south-westerly winds in the north-west at first, easing by evening.”