HURRICANE TO HIT GALWAY THIS WEEKEND

Date Published: 09-Sep-2011

Galway homeowners are being advised to secure their belongings this weekend as Hurricane Katia makes its approach.

Parts of Galway will be hit by high winds, coastal areas being worst affected.

Strong winds and gusts will also hit other parts of the country including Mayo and Donegal as the storm crosses the atlantic on Sunday evening.

David Rogers of Met Eireann says the worst of the winds are expected to be felt on Monday.