Status Orange wind warning for Dublin as Storm Barra approaches
Storm Barra (Image: Met Eireann/ECMWF)

Status Orange wind warning for Dublin as Storm Barra approaches

MET Eireann has issued a Status Orange wind warning for Dublin between 8am and 1pm on Tuesday.

The Orange warning was issued for Dublin, Louth, Wicklow and East Meath, as Storm Barra is expected to hit the country with dangerous weather conditions on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week.

Storm Barra is forecast to bring southeasterly winds to the capital, which will reach mean speeds of 65 to 80 km/h with severe or damaging gusts of 100 to 130 km/h.

Coastal flooding is also expected due to a combination of high waves, storm surge and high tide, with MET Eireann predicting a likely disruption to power and travel.

South Dublin County Council is sharing local information on its Twitter page HERE, and has encouraged people to call 01-4149000 to report fallen trees or flooding.

According to Met Eireann, Storm Barra will bring disruptive weather to Ireland on Tuesday and Wednesday, with impacts from severe, damaging winds as well as heavy rain.

Wind and rain warnings are in place across the country, with a Status Red wind warning for Cork and Kerry in place from 6am and 9pm on Tuesday.

An Orange warning for Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Waterford, Galway, Mayo and Wexford is also in place between 6am on Tuesday to 6am on Wednesday.

A status yellow rain and wind warning is in place nationwide from 2am on Tuesday to 6pm on Wednesday, December 8.

Aoife Kealy, meteorologist at Met Éireann said: “Storm Barra will bring dangerous weather conditions across Ireland from early on Tuesday morning, with very strong winds and spells of heavy rain spreading across the country through the afternoon.

“Gusts of around 90km/hr are expected widely inland, with the strongest winds across southern and western areas where we could see gusts reaching 130km/hr or higher along coastal areas.

“Very strong winds in combination with high tides means there is a risk of large coastal waves and coastal flooding, particularly along southern and western parts of the country.

“Driving conditions will be tricky and dangerous at times, with the risk of fallen trees, fallen power lines and flooding from the heavy rain.

“Temporary outdoor structures will be particularly vulnerable to the expected wind gusts.

“We’re advising the public to listen to their local travel advice and to keep a close eye on Met Éireann forecasts and warnings, as they may be updated.”

Keep informed on weather updates on Met Eireann’s website HERE.

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