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Projected wind speeds from VentuskyMet Eireann has issued their orange weather warnings to all 26 counties – including two orange alerts – as Storm Brendan makes its way towards Ireland.
Status Orange - Wind warning for Connacht, Donegal and Kerry will come into effect from 5 AM on Monday Morning (13/01/2020)
Here we go againSoutherly winds will reach mean speeds of 65 to 80 km/h with gusts generally up to 130 km/h, higher in exposed areas.
Status Orange - Wind warning for Leinster, Cavan, Monaghan, Clare, Cork, Limerick, Tipperary and Waterford will come into effect from 8 AM on Monday Morning (13/01/2020)
Southerly winds will reach mean speeds of 50 to 70 km/h with gusts of 100 to 120 km/h, higher in exposed areas.
There is a significant risk of coastal flooding due to the combination of high spring tides and storm surge.
Why is Northern Ireland ignored on the orange warning map?
Well as Met Éireann said in a statement to The Irish Times “The UK Met office issue the warnings for Northern Ireland. Warnings are essential to advise people of forecasted severe weather, help protect life and property and as such need to be issued with a single authoritative voice.
“Met Éireann is, however, looking at ways that it could incorporate the warnings issued by the UK Met Office in displays in the future.”
Cold early tonight with well scattered showers and some patchy frost. Lows of 1 to 4 degrees. Winds will strengthen overnight, as wet and very windy weather moves into the Atlantic areas. Storm Brendan will produce extremely windy and wet weather on Monday, with status..... pic.twitter.com/pJu9SlHpYI
— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) January 12, 2020
