Status Orange warnings in place for Galway and Kerry as Storm Boelo makes presence felt
Storm Boelo has triggered Status Orange wind warnings across western and northwestern Ireland, leading to travel disruptions and event cancellations. Authorities have warned of potential power outages and coastal flooding as the storm peaks.
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A status orange wind warning will be in place for counties Galway , Donegal , Mayo , Leitrim and Sligo until 9am on Sunday as Ireland feels the effects of Storm Boelo .
The storm is forecast to bring gusts of up to 130km/h when it peaks, with counties in the west and northwest expected to be hardest hit.
The high winds have caused some travel disruption and prompted the cancellation of a number of Halloween themed events around the country.
A Status Red Marine warning from Rossan Point to Bloody Foreland to Fair Head came into place at 7pm Saturday and remains in effect until 6am Sunday.
“Westerly winds will reach violent storm force 11 at times,” it cautions.
A number of Status Yellow warnings have also been issued by Met Éireann and the UK Met Office has put an Amber Alert in place for counties Antrim and Derry.
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