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16th Feb 2021

Met Éireann has issued a weather warning for three counties

Alan Loughnane

Weather warnings

Take note.

Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow wind warning for three counties along the west and northwest of Ireland.

The warning comes into effect at midnight on Tuesday and covers Galway, Mayo and Donegal.

Met Éireann said southwesterly winds tonight will reach mean speeds of 50 to 65km/h and gusts of 80 to 100km/h, highest in coastal areas.

It also warned there will be a risk of coastal flooding around high tide where winds are onshore.

The warning will expire at 8am on Wednesday morning.

Tuesday will bring a mix of cloud and bright spells with scattered blustery showers. Some of the showers throughout the day will be heavy and there will be a risk of thundery downpours in some areas.

Wednesday will be bright and breezy with sunny spells and scattered showers. In the evening, heavy rain will develop in the southwest and spread northeastwards.

The rest of the week looks set to remain unsettled with wet and windy weather at times.

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