Storm Darragh Status Red, Status Orange, Status Yellow WARNINGS IN DETAIL

Storm Darragh has caused Met Éireann to issue Storm Red, Orange Yellow weather alerts for what is shaping up to be the worst storm of the winter so far.

Storm Darragh is forecast to bring extremely strong, dangerously gusty north westerly winds with lots of rain in the forecast also. HERE ARE THE FULL DETAILS FROM THE FORECASTER. 

Status Red - Wind warning for Mayo

Extremely strong and gusty northwest winds.

Impacts:

• Fallen trees

• Damage to power lines

• Dangerous travelling conditions

• Structural damage to temporary structures

• Wave overtopping

Valid: 22:00 Friday 06/12/2024 to 03:00 Saturday 07/12/2024 Issued: 09:49 Friday 06/12/2024

Status Red - Wind warning for Clare, Galway

Valid: 22:00 Friday 06/12/2024 to 02:00 Saturday 07/12/2024 Issued: 09:49 Friday 06/12/2024

Status Red - Wind warning for Donegal, Leitrim, Sligo

Valid: 23:00 Friday 06/12/2024 to 03:00 Saturday 07/12/2024 Issued: 09:49 Friday 06/12/2024

Status Orange - Wind warning for Munster, Connacht

• Very difficult travelling conditions

• Damage to temporary structures

Valid: 20:00 Friday 06/12/2024 to 10:00 Saturday 07/12/2024 Issued: 08:30 Friday 06/12/2024

Status Orange - Wind warning for Leinster, Cavan, Donegal, Monaghan

Valid: 22:00 Friday 06/12/2024 to 10:00 Saturday 07/12/2024 Issued: 08:30 Friday 06/12/2024

Status Yellow - Rain warning for Clare, Connacht, Donegal, Cavan, Monaghan, Longford, Louth, Meath, Westmeath

Potential impacts:

• Localised flooding

• Poor visibility

• Difficult travelling conditions

Valid: 10:00 Friday 06/12/2024 to 10:00 Saturday 07/12/2024 Issued: 09:48 Thursday 05/12/2024

Status Yellow - Wind warning for Ireland

• Loose debris

• Some wave overtopping

Valid: 15:00 Friday 06/12/2024 to 15:00 Saturday 07/12/2024 Issued: 09:51 Thursday 05/12/2024 Updated: 09:59 Thursday 05/12/2024

Status: Yellow

Heavy rain associated with Storm Darragh could lead to some flooding and disruption.

Northern Ireland Warnings

Yellow - Rain Warning for Antrim, Armagh, Down, Fermanagh, Tyrone, Derry

UK Met Office Weather Warning (www.metoffice.gov.uk)

Valid: 15:00 Friday 06/12/2024 to 12:00 Saturday 07/12/2024 Issued: 10:24 Thursday 05/12/2024

Strong winds associated with Storm Darragh likely leading to some disruption and damage.

Yellow - Wind Warning for Antrim, Armagh, Down, Fermanagh, Tyrone, Derry

Valid: 15:00 Friday 06/12/2024 to 06:00 Sunday 08/12/2024 Issued: 09:33 Thursday 05/12/2024 Updated: 10:59 Friday 06/12/2024

Marine Warnings

Status: Orange

Westerly to northerly winds will reach storm force 10 at times.

Status Orange - Storm warning from Carnsore Point to Loop Head to Fair Head

Valid: 19:00 Friday 06/12/2024 to 02:00 Saturday 07/12/2024 Issued: 04:57 Friday 06/12/2024

Cyclonic gales or strong gales gradually developing during Friday and Friday evening, becoming north to northwest on Friday night into Saturday.

Status Yellow - Gale warning for all coasts of Ireland and on the Irish Sea

Valid: 09:00 Friday 06/12/2024 to 00:00 Sunday 08/12/2024 Issued: 00:57 Thursday 05/12/2024