Met Éireann Issues Nationwide Yellow Wind Warning as Storm Dave Approaches

Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow wind warning for all counties, effective from 3pm to midnight on Saturday, as Storm Dave is set to bring very strong southerly winds, veering westerly by the evening, with severe gusts and coastal gales.

The UK Met Office has also issued a Yellow wind warning for Northern Ireland, covering counties Antrim, Armagh, Down, Fermanagh, Tyrone, and Derry, valid from 2pm on Saturday until 2am on Sunday.

Potential impacts include fallen trees and branches, wave overtopping, difficult traveling conditions, and displaced debris.

Easter Sunday is expected to be bright but breezy, with scattered showers and cool temperatures ranging between 7 and 10 degrees Celsius. Easter Monday is forecasted to be windy again, with patches of rain and mist.

The National Severe Weather and Flooding Coordination Group convened a meeting on Thursday afternoon with relevant parties, including utility providers, in preparation for any weather-related disruption. The group advises people to stay away from coastal areas and will monitor the weather conditions over the upcoming long weekend.

The Road Safety Authority has advised drivers to slow down in difficult conditions, allowing for longer braking distances, and to avoid driving through flooded roads.

Forecaster Aoife Kealy indicated that weather warnings are likely to be in place in the coming days as a strong Atlantic depression crosses the country.

Thursday night is set to bring temperatures between 3 and 8 degrees Celsius, with scattered showers overnight into Good Friday. Some sun may be expected on Friday, with temperatures up to 14 degrees Celsius, before Storm Dave arrives on Saturday afternoon.

Unsettled conditions are expected to continue into next week.