Met Éireann has issued weather warnings across Ireland again this week, with warnings of flooding expected in coastal areas.
A “status orange” wind warning was issued by the metrological service for Wexford, Galway, Mayo, Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick and Waterford.
Strong south to southeast winds with gusts of 80 or 90km/h are expected and winds will strengthen later on in the evening with gale force developing, giving strong gusts of 100 to 120km/h.
Met Éireann states that the danger of coastal floods continues and heavy thundery downpours may lead to flooding inland.
A “status yellow” wind warning has also been issued for Cavan, Monaghan, Donegal, Dublin, Carlow, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Longford, Louth, Wicklow, Offaly, Westmeath, Meath, Leitrim, Roscommon, Sligo and Tipperary with a risk of flooding and spot flooding.
Wet and windy conditions around country.Take extra care whilst driving,slow down & allow extra time for your journey http://t.co/r19oH1cxgs
— AA Roadwatch (@aaroadwatch) January 5, 2014
Waves 10m (33ft) tall are begin recorded by a buoy 200 nautical miles west of Ireland. #stormireland pic.twitter.com/mhUsm9wUjQ
— Barra Best (@barrabest) January 6, 2014
More information can be found on Met Éireann here, and see travel updates from AA Roadwatch here.
