New Donegal weather warning as Storm Austen approaches

ANOTHER weather warning has been issued for Donegal as Storm Austen approaches.

A moderate Yellow Wind warning has been put in place for the county between 7pm tomorrow and 10am on Friday.

A Met Éireann spokesperson said: “Heavy rain associated with Storm Austen will spread eastwards across the country. Strong easterly winds will back northwesterly and strengthen further, especially in the south and southeast.

They have warned people to be aware of the potential impacts:

• Difficult travelling conditions

• Localised flooding possible

• Outdoor events impacted

• Debris, loose objects displaced

• Some fallen trees, branches

Another rain warning for Donegal covers the period from 7pm tomorrow until 8am on Friday.