GALLERY Storm Floris knocks out power to 10,000 homes
Ireland endured its windiest day since February as Storm Floris swept across the country overnight and into Monday morning, knocking out power to more than 10,000 homes and businesses in the west and northwest.
While no significant structural damage has been reported, the storm delivered powerful gusts and caused widespread disruption, particularly in coastal and upland areas. ESB Networks confirmed ongoing efforts to restore electricity across affected regions, with crews working through challenging conditions.
Malin Head in County Donegal bore the brunt of the storm, recording a peak gust of 104.5 km/h at 8.00am — the highest in Ireland since Valentia Observatory reported 109 km/h during a storm on February 20th.
Other notable gusts recorded during Storm Floris include:
- 94 km/h at Magilligan, Co. Derry
- 90 km/h at Ballypatrick Forest (Antrim), Mace Head (Galway), and Finner (Donegal)
- 86 km/h at Belmullet, Co. Mayo
- 85 km/h at Casement Aerodrome, Dublin
Despite the intensity, emergency services received few reports of major structural damage, and there were no immediate reports of injuries. Coastal areas experienced rough seas and wave overtopping, especially along parts of the west and north coasts, where marine warnings had been in effect.
