Storm Boelo leaving thousands of Mayo homes without power

An estimated 4,000 properties across Mayo have lost their power supplies due to impact of Storm Boelo.

The area hardest hit by the strong gusts is Belmullet where up to 2,700 homes are left without electricity.

Up to 430 households in the Westport area are tonight depending on alternative sources of light and heat.

Communities in Crossmolina and Bellacorrick have also been impacted.

According to ESB Networks, it will be 2 p.m. tomorrow before power supplies are restored in these locations.

Outages occurred in over 1,000 homes in Ballyhaunis earlier today but have since been repaired.

Issues in parts of Achill have also been addressed.

ESB Networks have apologies for the inconvenience cause but their staff are working as swifty as possible to restore supplies.

A tree has fallen on the ESB line at Crofton Park Road, Ballina, forcing the closure of the road.

With Storm Boelo’s rain causing already elevated river levels, surface water and river flooding remain a risk in the west.

A High Tide Advisory notice remains in place in Mayo until 7 a.m. tomorrow.

Mayo County Council has its their severe weather assessment teams activated.

Tonight will remain very windy or stormy with strong, gusty westerly winds for most areas and with gales and damaging gusts in Connacht.

Motorists should be alert for fallen trees, debris and difficult driving conditions.

The Status Orange Wind warning for Mayo does not expire until 9 a.m.on Sunday morning.

A statement by the National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management (NDFEM) outlined: "While the worst of the rain is now passing, strengthening winds are expected to follow as the storm continues its progress – particularly in the west and northwest."