Storm Floris is set to bring heavy wind and rain to the west coast on Monday, with weather warnings issued by Met Éireann.
Unseasonably impactful weather is expected for Sunday night and into Monday as a deepening low-pressure system, Storm Floris, will likely track to the northwest of Ireland, bringing a spell of heavy rain and very strong winds.
Two status yellow weather warnings have been issued for Galway, with a wind warning in place from 2am to 1pm Monday, and a rain warning in place from 2am to 10am.
The strong southwest winds and spells of heavy rain with thunder are expected to create hazardous travelling conditions with disruption of outdoor events.
Fallen trees and flying debris may pose a risk to people and structures, as could the possibility of lightning damage.
There is also a risk of flooding from wave overtopping and heavy downpours early on Monday.
Met Éireann Forecaster Andrew Doran-Sherlock says, “Storm Floris will bring a spell of wet and unseasonably windy weather, particularly for northwestern areas, through Sunday night and into Monday.”
“However, there is still some uncertainty in the details so the full impacts of the system cannot yet be determined. By Saturday though, the event will be within the range of our high-resolution DINI forecasting model and warnings will be issued.”
“However, as this is a Public Holiday Weekend with a large number of outdoor events and with many people going camping, etc, and with an increased usage of temporary structures such as tents, more people will be at a greater risk of exposure than would normally be the case.”
“And while we are in a period of neap tides, with lowest tidal ranges of this cycle expected on Sunday and Monday, strong onshore winds and high waves may cause wave overtopping in low-lying coastal areas in the northwest and west.”
“Our advice would be to pay attention to the weather forecasts and warnings issued over the weekend and take them into consideration with any plans you have. And as always, please heed the advice of local authorities.”
