Severe and damaging gusts from Storm Jocelyn may pose a risk of exacerbating the damage caused already this weekend as an Orange Warning comes into effect.
Galway is under a Status Orange weather warning for Storm Jocelyn from 5pm on Tuesday.
Though the majority of homes have had their electricity restored after power outages caused by Storm Isha, water supply problems persist in multiple areas.
Uisce Eireann has reported multiple areas in Connemara where people are without water due to power outages or other issues.
The Status Orange Wind Warning for Galway and Mayo will bring very strong southwest to west winds with severe and damaging gusts until the end of today.
This creates risks from strong coastal waves, fallen trees, and extremely dangerous travelling conditions.
The severe winds also pose a risk to structures which were already damaged by Storm Isha such as telephone and power lines and poles.
When this Orange warning expires at midnight tonight, a yellow weather warning for heavy winds in Clare, Kerry, Galway, and Mayo will remain in effect until 2am Wednesday.
Multiple areas, mainly concentrated in the Connemara area, are also experiencing water outages or supply disruptions due to the ongoing power outages.
People living in and around Corn na Mona, Duros, and Leenaun are experiencing water disruptions due to power outages.
Moycullen and surrounding areas may experience water outages due to a pump station interruption, with repairs expected to be completed by Wednesday afternoon.
Repairs to a burst water main in Clifden are also now expected to be completed by 2pm on Wednesday, January 24.
An alternative water supply will be available at Clifden Water Treatment Works, Clifden Mart Carpark, Station House Hotel Carpark, The Court House, The Hospital and Saint Annes Nursing Home.
Galway County Council has also closed all public libraries this afternoon due to the weather.
Galway City Council has taken steps such as closing roads and car parks in coastal areas, and making sandbags available for at-risk properties.
