Two newly named storms set to hit Ireland this weekend as Status Orange warnings issued

"Some severe or damaging gusts are expected."

Update: Saturday, 9 December, 12.30pm As Storm Elin is set to hit Ireland on Saturday, Met Éireann have named another storm - Fergus. According to the Irish meteorological service, Storm Fergus is set to arrive in Ireland on Sunday, bringing "very strong onshore winds, coupled with high waves and high tides". A new Status Orange warning has been issued for Clare, Galway and Mayo, which is set to take effect from 3pm to 8pm on Sunday. The alert states that weather conditions could cause "localised coastal flooding and wave overtopping". Status Yellow wind warnings for Sunday have also been issued to Cavan, Clare, Dublin, Galway, Kildare, Leitrim, Longford, Louth, Mayo, Meath, Offaly, Roscommon, Sligo and Westmeath. For the times when these Status Yellow warnings will take effect and for more information on the potential impacts of the weather conditions, visit Met Éireann's website right here.

#StormFergus -Very strong onshore winds, coupled with high waves and high tides for Sunday

Potential impacts: Localised coastal flooding and wave overtopping? ⚠️Status Orange - Wind warning for Clare, Galway, Mayo⚠️ More here ?https://t.co/daaKPKyROX pic.twitter.com/tbmhFpFlSF — Met Éireann (@MetEireann) December 9, 2023

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Storm Elin to hit Ireland this weekend as Status Orange warnings issued

Three counties have been hit with Status Orange weather warnings this weekend on account of Storm Elin. Named overnight by Met Éireann, its forecast states that Saturday (9 December) will see "very windy or stormy" conditions due to Elin's arrival. It also said that "some severe or damaging gusts" are expected.

#StormElin will generate gale force west to northwest winds and severe gusts, causing disruption and travelling difficulties in parts during Saturday ⚠️

Status Orange wind warnings have been issued for #Wicklow, #Dublin & #Donegal ?? More here ?https://t.co/BoUueCIxKa pic.twitter.com/FQXlXqdIHf — Met Éireann (@MetEireann) December 9, 2023

As such, multiple weather warnings have been issued, including Status Orange wind warnings for Donegal, Dublin and Wicklow. The first that will take effect is Wicklow's, which is valid from 11am to 5pm on Saturday, followed by Dublin's which will take effect from midday to 3pm the same day. Both read: "Storm Elin will generate gale force west to northwest winds and severe gusts, causing disruption and travelling difficulties." The Donegal alert is valid from 2pm to 6pm on Saturday. It also warns of the potential for "wave overtopping".

#StormElin will generate gale force winds & severe gusts in places during Saturday ⚠️

Disruption & travelling difficulties, with the potential for wave over toppping ?? Wicklow: 11:00-17:00 Donegal: 12:00-18:00 Dublin: 12:00-15:00 More here ?https://t.co/Xg3aMJlyuS pic.twitter.com/2EDnVlpUTo — Met Éireann (@MetEireann) December 9, 2023

Storm Elin Status Orange warnings issued

On top of this, Met Éireann has issued two Status Yellow wind warnings for Saturday for the provinces of Connacht and Leinster, as well as the counties Cavan, Clare, Monaghan and Tipperary. Also, for Saturday, two Status Yellow wind and rain warnings for Donegal have been published. On Sunday, meanwhile, two more Status Yellow wind warnings are in place for Galway, Leitrim and Mayo. For the times when these Status Yellow warnings will take effect and for more information on the potential impacts of the weather conditions, visit Met Éireann's website right here. Read more:

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