Storm Austen: Bus Éireann urges Louth users to check service updates

Bus Éireann is advising customers in Louth to check service updates as Storm Austen forecast to bring strong winds and heavy rain

The company is advising customers to check its latest service updates in the coming days, as Ireland gears up for the arrival of Storm Austen.

Chief Customer Officer Allen Parker said:

“Met Éireann is forecasting difficult driving conditions as strong winds and heavy rain cross the country from this evening, and into the weekend as well.

“There are also warnings about the possibility of flooding, debris and fallen trees on the roads.

“All Bus Éireann services are scheduled to operate as normal, however if any are impacted by the stormy weather, we will post details online as quickly as possible to keep our customers informed. The best approach would be to check service updates on our website before leaving home, to minimise any potential disruption.”

For the most up to date service updates, see: www.buseireann.ie/service-updates

Storm Austen is set to land in Ireland later today and Met Éireann has issued a Status Orange Rain Warning for six counties with heavy rains and strong gusty winds set to batter parts of Ireland.

For Cork, Kerry and Waterford, the warning comes into effect from 10pm Thursday night until 5am on Friday morning. For Dublin, Wicklow and Wexford the warning comes into place from 2am until 8am Friday morning.

Met Éireann has warned of intense rain associated with Storm Austen with possible impacts including disruption and delays to public transport (rail, bus), flooding expected in parts and very difficult travelling conditions.

A Status Yellow Wind and Rain Warning has also been issued for the entire country as heavy rain associated with Storm Austen will spread eastwards across the country. Strong easterly winds will back northwesterly and strengthen further, especially in the south and southeast.

Potential impacts include difficult travelling conditions, localised flooding possible, outdoor events impacted, debris and loose objects displaced and some fallen trees and branches.

This warning is in place from 7pm on Thursday evening until 10am on Friday.