Thousands of homes across Donegal were impacted by power outages this afternoon during the status yellow wind warning.
While power has been restored to most homes and businesses, ESB are currently working to repair a number of faults including in Glenties and Newtowncunningham.
Despite the warning for strong and gusty winds being lifted, Donegal still remains under a status yellow rain warning.
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The warning came into effect at 9pm last night and will stay in place until 9pm this evening.
Met Éireann is warning of heavy or thundery rain, turning showery later in the day, with the possibility of hail showers.
The forecaster is also cautioning that the rainfall may result in spot flooding and difficult travelling conditions throughout the day.
