Orange weather warning issued for Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal



An orange weather alert has been issued for counties Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal as Storm Atiyah heads our way.

Met Éireann says the system will track between Iceland and Ireland on Sunday bringing very strong winds and the possibility of coastal flooding.

Winds are expected to reach mean speeds of 65 to 80 km/h with gusts from 110 to 130km/h.

Met Eireann say due to a combination of high seas and storm surge there is a possibility of coastal flooding.

Galway, Mayo, Clare, Kerry and Limerick also under the warning which will begin at 9am on Sunday and last until 6am on Monday.

Met Eireann forecaster Elizabeth Coleman says people in areas under the orange warning should be particularly careful.



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