Saturday 23 January, 2021
AA Roadwatch is warning motorists to slow down and take extra caution.
The Coast Guard said it strongly advised people to avoid coastal activities during stormy weather.
After the windy weekend, next week looks set to be dry and settled across the country.
Temperatures are to drop as low as -1 degrees tonight.
A Status Orange wind warning is currently in place for Galway and Mayo.
There is a high risk of flooding in Cork city tonight, the council has said.
Clare County Council’s Carmel Kirby said that “any events that might be planned for this evening need to be cancelled.”
The warning covers Donegal, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo.
The weekend will see unsettled weather with blustery conditions and heavy rain in some places.
The ESB said it had crews working to restore power in affected areas.
According to Met Éireann, strong winds and heavy showers are expected in the west of the country as today progresses, later spreading east.
The storm is currently tracking northeast over Ireland.
Met Éireann has issued the warning for Counties Donegal and Mayo, which will come into effect at 1am and last until 8am.
The Ploughing in Tullamore will stay open an extra hour tomorrow, after losing two to Storm Ali earlier in the day.
Met Éireann has a Status Yellow rainfall warning in place for 15 counties in total.
A Status Yellow wind warning has been issued for the whole country.
Wrap up warm and grab an umbrella.
Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Sligo, Clare and Kerry are all facing gusts of between 90 and 110 km per hour today.
There is also a risk of sleet and snow again in some areas today.
Heavy rain with risk of spot flooding is forecast for this evening.
Temperatures will remain in the high teens, but we’re set for a wet, windy week.
Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow warning for strong gusts around the country.
Enjoy the weekend – it will become windy and very changeable from Sunday night onwards.
Wrap up well if you’re heading out.
The warnings will be in effect from 6am to 6pm.
Wind, meet your new friend.
Met Éireann is predicting “wintry-feeling weather” for next weekend.
Three weather warnings have been issued with gusts of up to 130 km/h expected.
It’s also going to be raining. Hooray.
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It’s windy and rainy, but we’re still joking.
Gusts of 110km are on the way.
The incident took place last night between Fivemiletown and Fintona.
There is also a chance of sleet and snow in some places so bundle up.
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A secondary ‘orange alert’ is in place in a number of other coastal counties.
