Storm Darragh – Coillte Urges Forest Users To Exercise Caution
Thursday 5th December: Coillte advises all users of forest lands including its staff, contractors and members of the public, to exercise caution if entering forest lands during this weather warning as storm Darragh approaches.
Met Éireann has issued a Status Orange – Wind warning for Counties Kerry, Clare, Galway, Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim, Donegal, Waterford, Wexford, and Wicklow.
Valid: 22:00 Friday 06/12/2024 to 09:00 Saturday 07/12/2024
Storm Darragh will bring very strong winds, with some severe and damaging gusts.
Possible Impacts Include
• Fallen trees
• Damage to power lines
• Very difficult travelling conditions
• Damage to temporary structures
• Wave overtopping
Fallen and overhanging trees pose an extremely dangerous risk to the public and Coillte is urging everyone to remain vigilant and to exercise extreme caution if entering forest lands over the coming days. Members of the public should not approach fallen or overhanging trees as they pose a significant health and safety risk and access routes blocked by trees should only ever be cleared by trained experts.
