Approximately 7,500 buildings were left without power in Ireland after ex-Hurricane Lorenzo battered Ireland overnight, with the west coast among the worst hit.
ESB are working to restore power to homes and business throughout the country in areas counties including Kerry, Limerick, Galway, Mayo, Longford and Laois.
The electrical company have apologised for the inconvenience and estimate that most power should be restored before 1pm this afternoon.
Met Eireann have now revised the weather alerts: at the time of writing, just 12 counties in the country are subject to a Yellow Wind Warning.
But despite the downgraded warning, widespread flooding, felled trees and debris on the road have led to Gardaí encouraging motorists to remain vigilant while driving.
Rampaging oceans and high tides in coastal areas have made for some impressive video footage, but people have still been urged to stay back and stay safe until Storm Lorenzo has completely passed by the country.
We hope you’re all safe and sound after Lorenzo’s visit, we have some pretty big swells at Hook today! #lorenzo #stormlorenzo pic.twitter.com/iQfwtUr14u
— Hook Lighthouse (@hooklighthouse) October 4, 2019
Rivers remain dangerously swollen after heavy rains overnight, and emergency services are on standby throughout the country.
The Eske is dangerously high this morning with full tide not due for around two hours, emergency services are on high alert @rtenews pic.twitter.com/dVsolEdvIX
— Fran McNulty (@franmcnulty) October 4, 2019
Despite repeated warnings from Gardaí, Met Eireann and emergency services to keep away from coastal areas, one man was injured during the storm after a strong gale blew him into rocks while kitesurfing, according to the Irish Coast Guard.
He was rescued and taken to Waterford Regional Hospital for treatment.
Meanwhile, Irish people have been coping with the isolation of remaining indoors and waiting out the storm the best way we know how-- making jokes.
