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Met Éireann issued two orange weather warnings before storm Diana, which is expected to sweep the country on Wednesday.
The forecaster warned that there was a risk of coastal flooding in the south and south-west of the country.
An orange wind warning is in place for the counties of Cork, Kerry and Waterford between 6am and noon Wednesday. Met Éireann said that there would be winds south to southwest of 65 to 80 km / h with gusts of 100 to 130 km / h. A separate orange wind warning is in place for Wexford, Galway and Clare from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm Wednesday.
A yellow wind warning is in effect throughout the country from 5am to 4pm Wednesday. Yellow storm warnings and small craft are also in place
People are waiting at a pedestrian crossing during a shower in Dublin. Photo: Laura Hutton / Collins Photo Agency
Vincent O'Shea, a forecaster met by Éireann, said Monday that there could be gusts of up to 100 km / h on the south and southeast coasts on Tuesday. "All areas will receive heavy rain and strong winds on Tuesday," he said.
The rain blowing in the southwest this evening will spread all over the country overnight, followed by a brief release for the showers. Southern winds will increase gale force in gale force and bursts at dawn, with heavy heavy rains then propagating in the Atlantic coastal counties in the morning. Low temperatures 4 to 8 ° C pic.twitter.com/0SVyScXoLz
– Met Éireann (@MetEireann) November 27, 2018
"Everything comes from the southwest. The strongest rain will be in places with the strongest winds that will usually be all over Munster, Wexford and Galway, "he said. "There will be a brief lull on Tuesday afternoon, but it seems that there will be another rain shower and high winds Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. Wednesday looks very stormy. The weather will be bad in all regions.
Weather conditions being mild, visitors to the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience will be closed Wednesday from 9 am to 2 pm on Wednesday, with Clare County Council warning the public to avoid exposed coastal areas in the event of a storm. The high seas along the Clare coast, including the Shannon Estuary, will carry a risk of flooding.
Azores
Storm Diana, named by the Portuguese meteorological service IPMA, was Monday threatening the Azores and is expected to be felt Wednesday in the West of Ireland and the United Kingdom.
Met Eireann said the weather would continue to be very changeable for the rest of the week. Strong gales will weaken somewhat from Wednesday night, but heavy rains can be expected over the night, especially in the eastern counties.
Thursday will be cool and windy with a mix of bright spells and occasional showers. Showers will be abundant and frequent in western counties, with hail risks. Southwesterly winds will be strong with other gusts of wind.
A trampoline suspended above ground in Howth, County Dublin, following strong winds Tuesday morning. Photography: Margaret Ruxton
Friday will be a generally drier and sunny day with thunderstorms but always a possibility of showers.
The day will be mainly dry this Saturday but strong winds are expected in the night and on Sunday.
The port of Dublin reopened after being forced to close for several hours Tuesday morning due to high winds. The port tunnel was also completely reopened after traffic was previously restricted to enter the south shaft.
Before the arrival of storm Diana on Wednesday, the road safety authority advised road users to be extra careful.
Tips for motorists
- Beware of blown objects on the road. Expect the unexpected.
- Watch for falling debris on the road and bypbaded vehicles.
- The control of a vehicle can be affected by strong side winds. Raised vehicles and motorcyclists are particularly vulnerable to high winds.
- Provide extra space between you and vulnerable road users, such as cyclists and motorcyclists.
- Drive with the lights immersed at all times.
Tips for pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists
- Being seen. Wear bright clothing with reflective armbands or a reflective belt.
- Be very careful when crossing the road or cycling in extremely windy conditions, as a sudden gust of wind could throw you in the path of a vehicle coming in the opposite direction.
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