A 'Status Orange' weather warning remains in Kilkenny this evening, but this may yet be upgraded to 'Status Red' as Hurricane Ophelia moves closer to Irish shores tonight.
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| Hurricane Ophelia Red & Orange weather warnings |
Earlier today, neighbouring counties Waterford and Wexford were both upgraded to a Status Red, and Waterford IT has said it will be closed tomorrow due to the risks associated with the weather alert 'and the potential risks to staff and students'. It will re-open on Tuesday.
The Department of Education has advised that schools in Status Red areas remain closed. While Kilkenny remains Orange, Met Éireann has said it's possible that the red wind warning could be extended to the rest of the country tonight. A number of schools in south Kilkenny have already indicated they may close.
Read the Kilkenny People story by Sam Matthews - “Weather warning: Kilkenny braces for onslaught of Hurricane Ophelia.”
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