Storm Ashley: Met Éireann issue weather warnings for Ireland, including Status Orange for seven counties

Four other western counties – Clare, Galway, Mayo and Donegal – were already the subject of Status Orange wind warnings issued by the forecaster.

The warning for will be in effect from 12pm until 8pm today.

Ireland’s first named storm of the season will bring very strong winds, with Storm Ashley leaving the entire country under weather warnings.

Effects will include coastal flooding, large coastal waves, loose objects and fallen trees.

Galway City Council has taken a number of precautions, including flood barriers along the Spanish Arch and the closure of the Silverstrand, Salthill and Toft car parks.

Strong winds in the counties with the orange warning will lead to very difficult travelling conditions, dangerous conditions at sea, and damage to power lines and already weakened structures.

A nationwide Status Yellow wind warning has also been issued…

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