IRELAND IS bracing itself for the imminent arrival of Storm Brendan with Met Éireann issuing Status Orange wind warnings for much of the country.
Orange weather wind alerts have been issued for Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo until midnight.
Alerts have also been put in place for the counties Wexford, Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick, and Waterford until 3pm.
It comes ahead of the arrival of Storm Brendan which is due to hit Ireland from 7am this Monday, January 13.
Status Orange - Wind warning for Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo
Valid: Monday 13th January 7 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. https://t.co/ozrQHtoOkt pic.twitter.com/9Tj74ds1VL— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) January 11, 2020
Ireland’s national weather forecaster is predicting average wind speeds of 65-80km/h, with gusts of 110-130km/h.
Coastal routes and communities could be particularly affected by the storm with Met Éireann warning there is a significant risk of coastal flooding in the days ahead.
Status Yellow Wind Warning.
Valid: Monday 13th January 7am to 23:59.https://t.co/ozrQHtoOkt#StormBrendan pic.twitter.com/h91RlgyZnD— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) January 11, 2020
A Status Yellow wind warning has been issued for Dublin, Carlow, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Longford, Louth, Wicklow, Offaly, Westmeath, Meath, Cavan, Monaghan, Roscommon and Tipperary.
The warning has been put in place for 7am Monday, January 13 running through until midnight.
The severe conditions are likely to cause travel disruption, with those in affected areas advised to take extra care driving on any exposed routes.
Status Orange - Wind warning for Wexford, Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick and Waterford.
Valid: Monday 13th January 7am to 3pm.https://t.co/ozrQHtoOkt#StormBrendan pic.twitter.com/7tmDCdoUc2— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) January 11, 2020
Unsettled conditions are likely to remain in place for the rest of next week, with further disruption likely.
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