Despite his cuddly name, Storm Barney is causing havoc across Dublin this evening.
It's packing gusts of up to 130 kilometres per hour, with an Orange Weather Warning in place.
Irish Rail says it expects DARTS and trains to run as normal with minor delays, while Dublin Airport says the gusts are causing some flights to be diverted.
All routes & full services operating, some minor delays due to low rail adhesion #StormBarney
— Iarnród Éireann (@IrishRail) November 17, 2015
Some flight diversions from @DublinAirport to Belfast due to wind. Passengers advised to check latest flight information with their airline.
— Dublin Airport (@DublinAirport) November 17, 2015
Storm Barney has created strong cross winds on parts of the M50, and has left at least 45 thousand homes without power.
Local authorities are asking people to stay indoors and to make sure that bins and loose objects are secure.
Meanwhile, Gardaí are advising road users to contact local Gardaí if they come across any fallen debris on the roads.
Dawson Street is currently closed to public for safety reasons, fallen scaffolding, pedestrians please take extra care during stormy weather
— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) November 17, 2015
A number of roads around Dublin have been closed to traffic due to fallen debris, and Gardaí at scene say diversions are in place.
Forecaster with Met Eireann Willemien Phelan says there is likely to be travel disruption as a result. She said "there are going to be damaging gusts that might disrupt rush hour traffic".
Stephen's Green in Dublin City Centre closed this evening due to debris from #stormbarney
— Páraic Gallagher (@paraicgallagher) November 17, 2015
