Met Eireann update weather warnings as triple alert start and end time forecast
Several counties including Galway will fall under the three new warnings
Met Eireann has updated its weather warnings to add Galway to the list of counties under a yellow alert.
The National Forecaster has issued three warnings for Tuesday as rain and wind are set to dominate most of the west and south.
A status yellow wind warning is in place for Galway, Mayo and Sligo from 3pm until 9pm which Met Eireann warn will bring: “Very strong and gusty southeasterly winds; difficult travelling conditions; some fallen trees and branches and debris/loose objects displaced.
The same wind warning is also in place for Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick and Waterford but starts at the earlier time of 1pm with a rain warning for Cork, Kerry and Waterford also in place from 1pm to 9pm today.
Here’s how Met Eireann says the rest of the week is going to line up weather wise:
Today: “Tuesday, will havestrong and gusty southeasterly winds reaching gale force near coasts. While many places will start out dry, especially over the northern half of the country, rain and drizzle will spread from the south this morning. A heavier and more persistent spell of rain will spread northeastwards over the country this afternoon and evening, with localised flooding possible. Highest temperatures of 17 to 20 degrees.”
Tuesday night: “Continuing wet for a time across eastern and northeastern parts, with an ongoing chance of localised flooding at first tonight. Drier and clearer conditions to the south and west will gradually extend to all parts overnight, with scattered showers following from the Atlantic. Strong and gusty southeasterly winds will ease light to moderate southerly overland as the rain clears, but winds will continue fresh to strong along coasts. Lowest temperatures of 10 to 14 degrees.”
Tomorrow: “Wednesday will be a bright, fresh day with a mix of sunny spells and showers. Some of the showers will heavy, with a chance of isolated thunderstorms. Highest temperatures 15 to 18 degrees. Moderate southerly winds, fresher for a time in the west and northwest, will ease light to moderate later in the day.”
Overview: “Changeable conditions through the rest of this week. More generally settled weather developing later this weekend.”