Locals without power as Ophelia pulls down trees in Tallaght, Clondalkin and Walkinstown
Storm Ophelia is already making a big impact locally as the power of the wind begins to take down trees across local estates.
In Tallaght, several trees in estates including Springfield are partially blocking roads, while in Old Bawn trees are being uprooted.
Tree down in our estate in Springfield, Tallaght #Ophelia pic.twitter.com/eZF7zpjiNB
— Jennifer McCormack (@JenniferMcC___) October 16, 2017
@rtenews @TV3Ireland tree down in Old Bawn tallaght #Ophelia pic.twitter.com/DHBk2TFqJS
— joanne chaytor ✨✨ (@joannechaytor) October 16, 2017
I really hate this weather.. like look what happened where I live in Tallaght old bawn, pic.twitter.com/DLaWZhqg5x
— Megan (@Megan52131282) October 16, 2017
Mayberry Rd, Tallaght #Ophelia pic.twitter.com/ztdNFpZ6G7
— Vincent Sweeney (@VincenzoSweeney) October 16, 2017
In Clondalkin, several residents have reported trees being pulled out of the ground, while on the Naas Road a tree is down just after the southbound exit for Rathcoole.
Hurricane Ophelia hits Clondalkin, Co. Dublin
@HurricaneOpheli pic.twitter.com/LqYDw2ofxP— Laoise (@Laoise38066125) October 16, 2017
A tree down over a relative’s house in Clondalkin, it has mostly been cleared now #ophelia #HurricaneOphelia pic.twitter.com/FkWNdgbpFY
— Meghan McGill (@Meghan_McGill21) October 16, 2017
Naas Rd outbound #N7 J5 Athgoe, lanes blocked, tree cutting in progress, D Watch Tallaght attended @aaroadwatch #Ophelia #Dublin pic.twitter.com/j3NGJnuCS0
— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) October 16, 2017
Dublin Fire Brigade are at the scene, and motorists are being warned to take extreme care on the road.
Meanwhile, residents in Walkinstown are without power after falling trees pulled down power cables on Bunting Road.
A falling tree has pulled down power cables in Walkinstown – residents are currently without power #Ophelia pic.twitter.com/4qPl85mwn3
— The Echo Newspaper (@TheEchoOnline) October 16, 2017
As the winds increase, people are urged to remain inside and adhere to warnings.
