Met Éireann has warned the weather will turn “very unsettled” as two low pressure systems bring spells of very strong and damaging winds, with potential snow later in the week.
On Wednesday Storm Dudley will bring strong winds to northern and western parts of Ireland, while on Friday Storm Eunice is forecast to bring more widespread winds across the country, along with heavy rain and potential snow.
A status-orange wind warning has been issued for Donegal from 9pm on Wednesday to 9am on Thursday, when gusts could reach around 130 kilometres per hour along exposed coasts and high ground during Storm Dudley.
A yellow wind warning for Clare, Galway, Donegal and Mayo will run from midday on Wednesday for 24 hours, when gusts could reach 80 to 110 kilometres per hour at times and high tide and strong winds will lead to some coastal flooding.
A combination of high tide and strong winds will lead to some coastal flooding.
The national forecaster said the warning will be updated Tuesday morning.
- Event: Orange Wind
- Severity: Orange
- Valid from: Wed. 16/02 @ 9PM
- Valid to: Thu. 17/02 @ 9AM
- Affected Areas: Donegal
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