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GARDAÍ warns motorists to pay attention on the roads, as the impact of the Diana storm is felt throughout Cork County.
There is a big tree on the R612 Carrigaline road in Myrtleville. The road is completely blocked.
The emergency council teams and the guards intervene.
The N71 road linking Cork to Bandon is also partially blocked due to a fallen tree on the Inishannon side of the Halfway roundabout.
There are BSE yarns on the road from Shannonvale to Ballineen, near Keohanes Quarry. Gardaí are on the scene and delays are possible.
There is a tree on the road from Fermoy to Glanworth, causing problems locally.
Thousands are also without electricity throughout Cork County, according to BSE.
Major breakdowns are reported in the Ringaskiddy area, where more than 2,500 customers are without power, as well as major outages near Macroom, Rylane and Béal na Bláth.
Fourteen flights to or from Cork Airport were canceled this morning when Storm Diana touched down.
Violent bursts of up to 130 km / h in some parts of the country, with the orange warning that must remain in place until noon.
A tree fell at the top of a car at Leemount Cross, near Angler's Rest, at rush hour commutes.
About 1,100 pbadengers were affected by the flight problems this morning, including those who planned to travel on the generally busy morning routes to Amsterdam, Birmingham and Manchester. Early morning flights to Heathrow and Stansted departed as planned, although other morning flights to London were canceled.
This was not the only problem for commuters this morning as the ferry crossing the river at Pbadage West was canceled, resulting in heavy traffic.
Debris was reported on the road near the Dunkettle roundabout and Sarsfield Road roundabout, as well as trees felled near Mitchelstown, Clogheen and Bandon.
Met Éireann reports gusts of 109 km / h at Sherkin Island and 107 km / h at Roches Point.
The Cork City Council had issued warnings to avoid low-lying downtown areas threatened by floods.
These included Morrison Island, Father Mathew Quay, Union Quay, Wandesford Quay, French's Quay and Crosse's Green.
High tide occurred without major incident, although some pooling was reported in these areas.
Gardaí, St. Anglesea, said most motorists had considered the warning. Only one car was parked on Morrison Island before 8 am when it came into force.
Sergeant Peter Murphy of Anglesea Street warned motorists to be cautious on the roads in the coming hours, even after the worst weather.
He said that branches and loose debris could cause problems over the days.
"As always, expect disturbances and delays," he said.
"Turn on, slow down and pay attention to other road users."
The rain should continue throughout the evening and tomorrow, according to Met Éireann, including heavy showers Thursday noon.
However, the strongest wind should be cleared here tonight.
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