Storm Dudley to hit Donegal this Wednesday
An orange wind warning has been issued for County Donegal this Wednesday. Storm Dudley will cross the North of the island, bringing damaging gusts of up to 130 kilometres per hour. Met Eireann’s warned of high tides leading to some coastal flooding. A yellow wind warning has also been issued…
Two weather warnings in place for the North West
The west and north west will experience heavy rain and strong winds over the next 24 hours. Met Eireann has issued two separate warnings that are valid until three o’clock tomorrow morning. The rainfall alert is in place for Donegal, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo. Meanwhile the wind warning is in…
Donegal pier car park closed overnight as Storm Ciara “danger to life”
As a precaution by Donegal County Council, Motorists are advised not to park at the pier car park in Donegal Town over night on Saturday and into Sunday morning as the high tide is expected at 5:36am. Warning signs have been erected in the car park to advise motorists that…
Wind, snow and ice warnings
Wind, snow and ice warnings are in place for parts of the north west today. There’s a Status Yellow wind warning for a number of counties, including Donegal, Leitrim and Sligo. Westerly winds will reach 55-60km/hr near coasts. That warning remains in place until midnight tonight. There’s also a Status…
Updated: Over 300 homes without power in the North West
ESB update 10am: The ESB is working to restore power to over 200 homes in the North West. Power has been restored in the Ballytivnan area but remains out in many other areas. +++ 8:30am update: The ESB is working to restore power to people in the North West with…
Wind and rain warning in place for the West
Communities along the west and south coasts are preparing for another potentially damaging storm. Met Eireann has issued a Status Orange wind warning from midnight, as Storm Brian approaches. Ahead of that, a Status Yellow Rainfall warning is coming into force this morning in all Atlantic coastal counties from Donegal…
Strong winds to ease as day goes on
Strong winds overnight are expected to gradually decrease this morning and during today. Gusts reached up to 90 to 100 kilometres in places last night. The Road Safety Authority is still urging motorists, as well as pedestrians, cyclists and motorsyclists, to be cautious when out and about. A wind warning…