Storm Kathleen: Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow alert for the weekend
It was looking good there for a minute.
But while spring temperatures are on the rise this week, Met Éireann says there’s a rather menacing storm headed in our direction.
A Status YellowWind alert has been issued for Ireland, kicking in at 7am on Saturday until 8pm Saturday night.
Possible impacts include fallen trees, difficult travel conditions, debris and some coastal flooding.
⚠️Status Yellow – Wind warning for Ireland⚠️
07:00 Saturday to 20:00 Saturday 06/04Very strong and gusty southerly winds
Possible impacts:
• Some fallen trees
• Difficult travel conditions
• Debris, loose objects displaced
• Some coastal floodinghttps://t.co/w5QtJ1UyEP pic.twitter.com/agn3PF3qhw— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) April 4, 2024
According to Carlow Weather, the strongest gusts are expected in the west, but the Met Éireann HARMONIE model shows Orange-level gusts are “possible in parts of Southwest, South and West by 10am Saturday.”
The potential storm for Saturday is still showing on charts with strongest gusts expected in the West. The Met Éireann HARMONIE model showing Orange level gusts possible in parts of Southwest, South and West by 10am Saturday. pic.twitter.com/ORiVhZRxiH
— Carlow Weather (@CarlowWeather) April 4, 2024
According to Met Éireann’s predictions, on Friday night, rain will spread northwards over Ireland: “It will be heavy at times with spot flooding possible.” they say.
“It will clear to the north by morning with showers following. South to southeast winds will strengthen overnight, becoming strong and gusty by morning. Lowest temperatures of 10 to 12 degrees.
“Saturday morning will be very windy with strong, gusty southerly winds and widespread showers, some heavy. Winds will ease somewhat in the afternoon, but will continue fresh to strong and gusty. Highest temperatures of 13 to 15 degrees.”
