Storm Brian gathering strength in Premier county

As Storm Brian gathers strength – more than 36,000 customers are still without power following Ophelia – including thousands in the Premier County.

Met Eireann says some flooding is expected over the weekend, mostly in coastal regions.

A status yellow wind warning is in place for Tipperary until this evening at 10pm.

However, the National Emergency Coordination Group says this storm does not present exceptional public safety issues.

Nenagh based ESB spokesman Michael Fox has this advice..