❗⚠️A Status Red Wind warning will be in place from 6.00am for Laois until 11.00am with dangerous conditions being reported right across the county.⚠️❗
We have received numerous reports of trees down across the county.
The N80 is impassable.
The advice remains to shelter in place and not to travel throughout the severe weather warnings.
Laois County Council will operate a dedicated Severe Weather Hotline, operational from 5.30am on Friday 24th January. The Hotline Number is 1800 832010. Emergency calls should be directed to 999 or 112, in the normal way.
Uisce Éireann customers can check the website and social media channels for updates and to get in touch with any issues or concerns via their 24/7 customer care centre at 1800 278 278.