Streetlight and electrical wires damaged as Storm Austen clean-up underway in Waterford
Waterford City and County Council has said that its ground crews are dealing with the aftermath of Storm Austen
A streetlight and electrical wires have been damaged as the clean-up from Storm Austen gets underway in Waterford.
There are a number of fallen trees on roads across the county this morning, whilst flooding has been reported in some areas.
A tree has fallen onto a streetlight on High Road in Dunmore East.
The tree is partially blocking the road and the streetlight has been knocked to the side.
There is a fallen tree on electric wire in Colligan Woods, Dungarvan. The public is advised to stay away from fallen cables and report them immediately.
There is lots of debris on the N25 from McGrath's Cross to Schan and motorists are advised to proceed with caution.
A fallen tree was blocking the footpath at the entrance to Ardkeen Village in the city, but that has since been cleared.
Fallen trees have also been reported on the L3919 at Crough Wood and on the L2027 between Kilminnin Upper and Durrow.
As well as that, a fallen tree is partially blocking the L3011 between Dungarvan Gold Club and Barnawee Bridge.
Meanwhile, the L4068 in Coxtown is flooded but passable, with motorists advised to exercise caution.
Waterford City and County Council has said that its ground crews are out this morning, dealing with the aftermath of the storm.
Motorists are advised to exercise caution on the roads.
Met Éireann’s Status Yellow wind and rain warning remains in effect nationwide until 10am.