Status Orange wind warning for nine coastal counties to take effect tomorrow morning

A STATUS ORANGE wind warning has been issued for 11 counties as Storm Dennis approaches Ireland.

Met Éireann has now issued a Status Orange wind warning for Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Sligo, Clare, Cork, Kerry and Limerick.A Status Yellow wind warning for the rest of the country will be in place until 8pm today while the rainfall alert will run until 9pm. The forecaster is urging people across Ireland to be aware that heavy rainfall and powerful winds have the capacity to impact them.

Gardaí are urging motorists to be “extra cautious” this weekend. “Cyclists, motorcyclists and pedestrians should be aware of the danger posed by high winds as they are particularly vulnerable,” Gardaí said. The centre of the storm is currently just south of Iceland. However, it is still set to have a significant impact on Ireland.

Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Met Eireann issues Status Orange warning as Storm Dennis hits IrelandThe caution comes as 'severe and damaging' gusts as strong as 120km/h are battering parts of Ireland
Source: IrishMirror - 🏆 4. / 98 Read more »

Orange wind warning as Storm Dennis approachesMet Éireann has issued a Status Orange wind warning for counties Waterford and Wexford as Storm Dennis approaches. Lots of surfers off Pink Rock in Mullranny
Source: rtenews - 🏆 1. / 99 Read more »