New Met Éireann weather warnings issued as Storm Boelo follows Austen
Met Éireann has issued orange and yellow weather warnings across Ireland as Storm Boelo approaches following the recent impact of Storm Austen. Authorities are warning of significant flooding risks, particularly in the west and south.
Why it matters
Frequent severe weather events highlight the increasing impact of climate volatility on infrastructure and public safety in coastal regions.
Fresh orange and yellow weather warnings have been issued by Met Éireann as Storm Boelo is due to cross parts of the country over the bank holiday weekend.
The forecaster has warned of an increased flooding risk as the ground is already saturated from Storm Austen. It said “very heavy and intense rain” is expected in the south of the country.
A status-orange rain warning will come into effect for Kerry from 7am on Saturday until 2pm.
An orange wind warning for Donegal, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo will be in place from 2pm on Saturday until 9am on Sunday.
A yellow rain warning has been issued for Clare, Cork, Donegal, Galway, Kerry, Leitrim, Limerick, Mayo and Sligo for between 4am and 3pm on Saturday. A yellow wind warning is in place for Connacht, Clare, Kerry and Limerick from 1pm on Saturday until noon on Sunday.
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