‘Stormy, damaging’ weather possible over Easter weekend as all of Ireland hit with advisory

Weather warnings are likely to be issued in the coming days.

The alert is scheduled to take effect at 12am on Good Friday (3 April) and last until 12am on Tuesday (7 April).

"Unsettled and mixed over Easter with a mobile Atlantic flow affecting Ireland," the advisory reads.

"Windy or possibly stormy in places later Saturday.

"Potential for some severe or damaging west to southwest gusts."

On top of this, Met Éireann said that coastal flooding is "likely", especially around high tide times and in exposed, low-lying locations along the Atlantic coastal counties.

"High astronomical tides (Spring Tides) coinciding with storm surge and persistent onshore winds will further increase the risk of coastal flooding," the advisory continues.

"Areas along the west and north coasts are particularly vulnerable.

"Strong onshore winds combined with high waves may lead to wave overtopping and flooding in low-lying and exposed coastal areas."

Met Éireann also said that weather warnings are likely to be issued in the coming days.

As it stands, the Irish meteorological service's forecast for Easter Sunday reads: "Current indications show a cool and breezy day with sunny spells and showers, some of which could be heavy.

"Highest temperatures of 7 to 11 degrees with moderate to fresh southwesterly winds."