Country braces for Storm Boelo as Status Orange warnings for six counties for Saturday morning
Ireland is preparing for Storm Boelo, with Met Éireann issuing Status Orange wind and rain warnings for several counties. The storm is expected to bring severe gusts, heavy rainfall, and potential flooding throughout the bank holiday weekend.
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STATUS ORANGE RAIN and wind warnings have been issued for seven counties as the country braces for the arrival of Storm Boelo over the bank holiday weekend.
Met Éireann said the storm is set to track to the northwest of the country, bringing very strong winds to the north and west as well as intense spells of rain for the west and southwest.
An Orange rain warning for Galway and Kerry will come into effect from 7am until 2pm on Saturday.
The national forecaster said flooding is expected, with damage to homes and businesses, disruption and delays to public transport and very difficult travelling conditions also possible.
An Orange wind warning for Donegal , Galway , Leitrim , Mayo and Sligo will be in place from 2pm on Saturday until 9am on Sunday.
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