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Inishowen in grip of winter storm
01.02.08
INISHOWEN is in the
grip of its second winter storm with gale force
winds and freezing temperatures.
High seas and 100k/ph gusts forced the cancellation
of Foyle ferry sailings yesterday while local fishing trawlers
remained in the safety of the harbour. |
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The severe weather
meant the postponement of the 'CCS Has Got Talent'
show at Carndonagh Community School last night.
Meanwhile, Donegal VEC Adult Education Centre in
Buncrana was closed and staff and students sent home
after strong winds off the Swilly sent roof
tiles flying from the old building. |
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A weather warning from
Met Éireann remains in place, with the cold snap
forecast to continue affecting the region for much
of the weekend.
Wintry showers of hail, sleet and snow are expected
at times, with the North West and many other parts
of Ulster in line for snow. It will feel
particularly bitter due to the wind chill factor,
high winds and plummeting temperatures.
Motorists were advised yesterday to travel only if
strictly necessary while AA Roadwatch advised
drivers to watch out for fallen debris on the roads
due to strong gusts of wind. To view more photos
click
here . |
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