Storm Eowyn confirmed as worst storm in Ireland's history with hurricane winds and severe damage

irishmirror.ie February 3, 2025, 08:00 PM UTC

Storm Eowyn has been confirmed as the worst storm in Ireland's history, with hurricane-force winds reaching 143 km/h. The storm caused extensive damage, leaving around 40,000 homes without power and recording waves up to 20.2 meters high. Met Eireann reported significant rainfall, with Valentia Observatory recording 28.5 mm in 24 hours. The coldest temperature during the storm was -4.1C at Moore Park. Recovery efforts are ongoing, with power restored to 723,000 premises. Support from Poland and Denmark is aiding recovery, providing generators for water and telecommunications services. Fewer than 400 homes remain without water, and progress is being made to restore communication services.


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