Overview
- ESB Networks reported about 2,500 customers still without power in Ireland on Wednesday evening, down from tens of thousands at the storm’s peak, with repairs continuing.
- Dublin Airport said operations are largely back to normal after more than 100 cancellations and 20 diversions on Tuesday, though some UK airports still logged residual cancellations and delays.
- Network Rail Scotland said closed routes require safety inspections for damage and debris before reopening, with lingering speed restrictions, while CalMac and NorthLink ferries faced cancellations and rescheduling.
- Flood impacts included the River Ouse bursting its banks in York, with national agencies reporting numerous flood warnings and alerts as rivers run high.
- The Met Office issued new yellow rain warnings for Saturday and Sunday across parts of northern England, southwest Scotland and Wales, forecasting 30–50mm widely and over 100mm on high ground with risks to travel, homes and power supplies.