REMNANTS OF HURRICANE KATIA TO BE FELT IN GALWAY

Date Published: 11-Sep-2011

Severe weather conditions are expected in Galway this evening as the remnants of Hurricane Katia travel across the Atlantic to the west and north-west coasts.

A weather warning has been issued for later tonight and on Monday- with winds of up to 130 kilometres per hour forecast.

Motorists are being warned to drive with extra care - as strong gales may cause trees or branches to fall, blocking roadways.

Speaking to Galway Bay FM news, Harm Luijkx of Met Eireann says Galway can expect high winds with a strong risk of flooding as waves reach up to 10 metres high in places.