LAST UPDATE | 2 hrs ago
A STATUS ORANGE wind warning has been put in place by Met Éireann for counties Galway and Mayo on Sunday while a Status Yellow warning will be in place for other counties.
Both warnings are in place from midday on Sunday until 9pm as Storm Ashley, the first named storm of the season, approaches.
People in Galway and Mayo are told to expect coastal flooding, large waves, loose objects being displaced, fallen trees, difficult travelling conditions, potential power outages and damage or destruction of already weakened structures.
Other counties can also expect impacts, including possible flooding and fallen trees.
Status Orange - Wind warning for Galway, Mayo
— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) October 18, 2024
Met Éireann Weather Warning⚠️
Storm Ashley will bring very strong and gusty southerly winds, coupled with high spring tides🌊🌪️
Valid: 12:00 Sunday 20/10/2024 to 21:00 Sunday 20/10/2024
More details here⬇️https://t.co/cmHvlI0GRs pic.twitter.com/TWaQ4PbpBw
Heavy rain will begin overnight on Saturday as the strom begins and that will continue throughout the day on Sunday, as winds increase. The most persistent showers will be in the west.
Thunderstorms are also possible on Sunday, Met Éireann said, and strong to gale force winds will being the potential for disruptions all over the country.
There will be ongoing risks of coastal flooding due to a combination of high seas and spring tides, especially for counties along the Atlantic.
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