Wind and rain warnings in effect for several counties ahead of ‘bitterly cold’ temperatures in new year
Ahead of the wintry weather, the forecaster has issued a Status Yellow rain warning for Donegal due to possible heavy spells of rain until 11am on Tuesday, with the risk of localised flooding, poor visibility and difficult travelling conditions.
A Status Yellow wind warning has also been issued for Donegal, Galway and Mayo, until 11am on Tuesday.
Gale-force and gusty winds may cause fallen branches or trees, debris and loose objects displaced, difficult travelling conditions and wave overtopping, the forecaster said.
Another Status Yellow rain warning has been put in place for Cork and Kerry from 6am on Tuesday until 6am on Wednesday.
These two counties can expect persistent rain, which might cause localised flooding and hazardous travelling conditions.
A status yellow wind warning is also in place for Northern Ireland until 7pm.
Met Éireann meteorologist Mark Bowe said New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day were expected to be “very windy, blustery and wet”.
“We’re going to have…
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