Storm Eowyn is set to hit Ireland with strong winds, prompting warnings and potential disruptions across the country this Friday
Dublin: Met Eireann has issued an Orange wind warning for Storm Eowyn. This storm is expected to arrive Friday evening, and a Red warning may follow for some areas.
The warning lasts over 12 hours, starting at 2am Friday. They’re predicting gale-force winds, with gusts reaching up to 130 km/h. Some areas might even see stronger gusts.
This storm could cause fallen trees, power outages, and tough travel conditions. It’s also likely to disrupt transport and lead to wave overtopping along the coasts.
All coasts of Ireland and the Irish Sea are under an Orange warning. The storm will start affecting the southwest late Thursday night, with winds picking up by 3am Friday.
Winds will peak in various regions at different times. The southwest and south will feel the strongest winds between 4am and 10am. The northwest and north will see similar conditions around the same time.
Weather Alerts Ireland shared a model showing dire wind conditions for Friday morning. Most of the country is expected to experience wind speeds of 65 to 90 km/h.
There’s a massive storm system off the southwest coast, almost the size of Ireland itself. Wind speeds could reach up to 200 km/h in some areas.
Counties like Cork and Kerry are likely to face the worst of it, with a possible Red warning looming. Met Eireann describes Red warnings as rare and extremely destructive.
They warn of widespread mean speeds over 80 km/h and gusts exceeding 130 km/h. If forecasts hold, parts of Munster could be in for a rough time.
Weather Alerts Ireland mentioned this storm could be one of the worst we’ve seen in years. Morning models show wind speeds exceeding 180 km/h in coastal areas.
Inland counties might see gusts over 130 km/h. Met Eireann has also provided a forecast for the days leading up to the storm.
Wednesday night will be cold with some fog and frost. Southerly winds will pick up, clearing the fog as rain arrives along the Atlantic coast.
Thursday will be blustery with squally rain moving east. Expect sunny spells and showers in the afternoon, with temperatures between 4 to 8 degrees.
Thursday night will start dry but rain will quickly spread across the country. It may turn to sleet and snow in some areas, creating hazardous travel conditions.
By Friday morning, Storm Eowyn will be off the northwest coast, bringing strong winds and disruption. Expect scattered showers and wintry conditions as the day goes on.
Friday night will see winds easing but it will remain blustery. Temperatures will drop, with some frost possible by Saturday morning.
