Storm Jocelyn bearing down on Ireland as Met Éireann issue orange level warnings. PIC: PA
Just as Storm Isha passes, another storm is on the horizon - according to today's Met Éireann weather prediction.
A Status Orange wind warning has been issued for Donegal as 'Storm Jocelyn' approaches. The weather warning, which is valid from 6pm on Tuesday (January 23) until 2am on Wednesday (January 24), could bring large coastal waves, very difficult travelling conditions and fallen trees.
A Status Orange wind warning has also been issued for Galway and Mayo. The weather warning is in place from 6pm on Tuesday until 12am on Wednesday. Met Éireann say "Storm Jocelyn will bring very strong southwest to west winds with severe and damaging gusts."
Also on Tuesday, a Status Yellow wind warning has been issued for Leinster, Cavan, Monaghan, Cork, Limerick, Tipperary, Waterford, Roscommon, Donegal, Leitrim, Sligo, Clare, Kerry, Galway and Mayo.
Further details of approach times can be found on the Met Éireann website HERE
Today will be wet & windy as #StormJocelyn tracks to the NW of Ireland️️⚠️
— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) January 23, 2024
Very strong & gusty southwesterly winds will develop through the day, with the strongest winds in the west & northwest & gales on coasts️
There will be widespread rain during the morning & afternoon️ pic.twitter.com/sXQVkZBTVn
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