Storm Ciara expected to bash Ireland this weekend
Ireland is bracing itself for a weekend of wild weather with nationwide wind and rain warnings issued by Met Eireann as Storm Ciara barrels toward us.
The wind warning notes that gusts could reach up to 110km/h in all parts of the country beginning at 9am on Saturday and ending at 11.59pm on Sunday.
There is a Status Orange Wind Warning in place for Mayo and Donegal.
The warning reads: "Saturday, Feb 8: Southerly winds will strengthen during Saturday reaching mean speeds of 50-65km/h with gusts reaching 90-110km/h.
"Sunday, Feb 9: Storm Ciara (named by the UK Met Office) will produce very strong winds over Ireland on Sunday with a risk of damaging gusts.
"Over the weekend the combination of Spring Tides and high seas as well as stormy conditions will result in an elevated risk of coastal flooding especially along southern, western and northwestern coasts."
The Full Met Eireann Warnings are as follows:
Status Orange - Wind warning for Donegal and Mayo
In advance of the arrival of Storm Ciara on Sunday, south to southwest winds on Saturday will reach mean speeds of 65-80km/h with gusts of up to 120 km/h.
Valid: 12:00 Saturday 08/02/2020 to 16:00 Saturday 08/02/2020
Issued: 15:00 Friday 07/02/2020
Status: Orange
Wind warning for Galway
Status Orange - Wind warning for Galway
In advance of the arrival of Storm Ciara on Sunday, south to southwest winds on Saturday will reach mean speeds of 65-80km/h with gusts of up to 120 km/h.
Valid: 13:00 Saturday 08/02/2020 to 18:00 Saturday 08/02/2020
Issued: 14:00 Friday 07/02/2020
Status: Yellow
Wind warning for Ireland
Status Yellow - Wind warning for Ireland
Saturday, 8th Feb: Southerly winds will strengthen during Saturday reaching mean speeds of 50-65km/h with gusts reaching 90-110km/h.
Sunday, 9th Feb: Storm Ciara (named by the UK Met Office) will produce very strong winds over Ireland on Sunday with a risk of damaging gusts.
Over the weekend the combination of Spring Tides and high seas as well as stormy conditions will result in an elevated risk of coastal flooding especially along southern, western and northwestern coasts.
Valid: 09:00 Saturday 08/02/2020 to 23:59 Sunday 09/02/2020
Issued: 11:00 Thursday 06/02/2020
Status: Yellow
Rainfall warning for Ireland
Status Yellow - Rainfall warning for Ireland
Saturday, 8th Feb: A spell of heavy rain will spread eastwards across the country on Saturday with 20-40mm expected, highest in the west and northwest.