Storm Isha to hit with ‘severe’ gusts and heavy rain as Status Orange wind warning issued for 20 counties
A status orange wind warning is in place for Carlow, Dublin, Kilkenny, Longford, Louth, Wexford, Wicklow, Cavan, Monaghan, Munster and Connacht.
This comes into effect from 5pm on Sunday until 2am on Monday.
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While a separate orange wind warning has been issued for Donegal, valid from 5pm on Sunday until 5am on Monday.
These areas can expect very strong southwest to west winds with “severe and damaging gusts”. Met Eireann have warned of very difficult travelling conditions, fallen trees and damage to power lines.
Meanwhile, a status yellow weather warning is in place for the entire country from 11am on Sunday until 4am on Monday.
A separate status yellow wind warning is in place for Clare, Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo from 4am on Monday until noon on Monday.
With very strong winds there will be heavy rain also, according to Met Éireann, who has warned of significant coastal waves, difficult travelling conditions as well as debris and loose objects being displaced.
Today, there is a marine warning in operation for all Irish coastal waters with south to southwest winds potentially reaching gale force 8, Met Éireann has forecast.
There will be dry periods this morning but rain will develop throughout the day and become heavy at times in the west and southwest of the country.
Highest temperatures for Saturday will be between 8 and 11 degrees.
It will be wet and windy overnight with lowest temperatures of between 3 and 8 degrees.
Storm Isha is expected to track to the northwest of Ireland on Sunday, bringing with it strong southerly winds. Rain is also forecast for tomorrow with showers becoming heavy at times. Highest temperatures tomorrow will be between 10 and 13 degrees.
It will continue to be very windy overnight on Sunday with rain continuing too. Later on, clear spells and scattered showers will develop. Lowest overnight temperatures on Sunday will be between 3 and 7 degrees.
There is a chance of hail on Monday but Met Éireann said there will be sunny spells and scattered showers too. Highest temperatures of between 6 and 9 degrees.
It will be another wet and windy day on Tuesday with rain becoming heavy at times. Tuesday will also be mild with highest temperatures of between 10 and 14 degrees.
On Wednesday, most areas will be dry with sunny spells. There is a chance of some showers in the North during the day and highest temperatures will reach 9 or 10 degrees.
Beyond Wednesday, Met Éireann said the weather will turn more unsettled.
“Turning unsettled again with more wet and breezy weather expected,” Met Éireann said.
