Why are yellow weather warnings trending in Ireland?
A status-yellow wind warning is in effect for 11 counties starting Monday evening due to strong south and southwest winds. This follows recent disruptions from Storm Boelo, which caused widespread power outages.
What happened
- Earlier
Storm Boelo left over 40,000 properties without electricity, particularly in western and northwestern regions [1].
- 26 Oct, 09:00 UTC
A status-yellow rain warning for Kerry and Cork ended [1].
- 26 Oct, 17:00 UTC
A wind warning begins for 11 counties, including Donegal, Galway, and Cork [1].
- 27 Oct, 12:00 UTC
The wind warning for Donegal is scheduled to expire [2].
- 27 Oct, 00:00 UTC
The wind warning for most other affected counties is set to end [1].
What you need to know
Expect difficult travel for drivers and cyclists [2].
Be alert for fallen tree branches and large waves at the coast [1].
Loose objects or debris may be moved by the wind [2].
Temperatures will drop to between 9 and 12 degrees on Tuesday [1].
It is not confirmed exactly how many homes and businesses remain without power as ESB crews continue repairs [1].
Background
The current warnings follow two previous storms named Austen and Boelo. Storm Boelo caused significant power failures, with more than 23,000 homes in Donegal alone losing electricity over the weekend [1, 2]. Met Éireann forecasts a blustery Tuesday with a mix of sunshine and heavy showers, including a possibility of isolated thunderstorms [1]. Conditions are expected to remain breezy through Friday before becoming more settled next weekend [1].
Questions people ask
Which counties are under the wind warning?
The warning covers Carlow, Clare, Cork, Donegal, Galway, Kerry, Kilkenny, Mayo, Waterford, Wexford, and Wicklow [1].
Are there warnings for Northern Ireland?
The UK met office issued a yellow wind warning for Derry, Down, and Antrim starting Tuesday at 3am [1].
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