Met Éireann names ‘danger zones’ as Storm Floris is set to hit Ireland

Ireland is bracing for a turbulent Bank Holiday weekend

According to Met Éireann, official alerts may be upgraded as conditions worsen.

The storm, currently forming south of Nova Scotia, is moving toward Ireland due to a powerful jet stream. It's expected to escalate rapidly, dropping 20hPa in just 24 hours, before hitting the northwest of the island later on tonight (August 3) into Monday.

Met Éireann claims Storm Floris could bring very strong winds and heavy rain, which could lead to widespread disruption, especially in counties in the west and northwest.

The 'danger zones' may encounter fallen trees, power outages, structural damage, and localised flooding.

The timing for Storm Floris to hit couldn't have been worse, with plenty of outdoor events, festivals, and camping trips planned nationwide.

Andrew Doran-Sherlock, a Met Éireann forecaster, said the storm will bring "wet and unseasonably windy weather" and that many people may be at an increased risk due to exposure outdoors, per The Irish Mirror.

The Irish public is advised to keep an eye out for updates, adjust plans accordingly and follow guidance from local authorities.

The counties currently identified as 'danger zones' include Clare, Galway, Mayo, Sligo, Donegal, Leitrim, Cavan, Monaghan, Antrim, Armagh, Down, Fermanagh, Tyrone and Derry, according to Met Éireann.