Red warning issued as Storm Barra to bring damaging winds, snow , heavy rainfall & school closures
Met Eireann this afternoon have issued Red Wind warnings for Cork, Kerry and Clare for severe or damaging gusts in excess of 130km/h. Due to a combination of high waves, storm surge and high tide, coastal flooding is expected. Disruption to power and travel are likely.
A Orange warning has been issued for Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Waterford, Galway, Mayo, Wexford, Dublin, Louth, Wicklow, East Meath severe or damaging gusts of 100 to 130 km/h, with localised stronger winds likely. Due to a combination of high waves, storm surge and high tide, coastal flooding is expected. Disruption to power and travel are likely. Note Cork, Kerry and Clare which are under a Red warning are also under this warning as it will come fall to a orange warning in them areas when the Red warning ends
Strong winds are also expected across the rest of the island with gusts of 90 to 110 km/h with localised stronger winds likely. Heavy rain will also bring risks of surface flooding and, due to a combination of high waves, storm surge and high tide, coastal flooding is expected. Disruption to power and travel are likely.
NOTE OF FURTHER CHANGES POSSIBLE TO WARNINGS
A Possible orange wind warning may be issued for Tuesday night and Wednesday morning for Donegal, Leitrim and Sligo by Met Eireann but this may not be issued until Tuesday morning. Some of the latest forecast models has a strong swat of winds moving into Donegal Bay and along the west coastal of Donegal aswell as north Connacht during Wednesday morning.
Some parts of the country such as Ulster, inland areas of Leinster and east Connacht will see a brief lull later Tuesday afternoon evening as the center of the storm crosses over Ireland.
SNOWFALL ACROSS THE NORTHWEST
Across the northwest rain is set to turn to sleet and snow on Tuesday morning with some areas especially across Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal experiencing blizzard conditions with high ground areas possibly receiving up to 10cm of snow. Some lower ground areas may see up to 5cm but not all areas will see accumulations with more of a wet mix of sleet in places. See the latest accumulations forecast from the European model this evening
Accumulations of snow expected in parts of the northwest on Tuesday morning
STATUS YELLOW - SNOW/ICE WARNING FOR DONEGAL, SLIGO, LEITRIM, MAYO, ROSCOMMON FERMANAGH, TYRONE, DERRY
Donegal Weather Channel Weather Warning
A spell of rain will turn to sleet and snow with accumulations for a time in parts of the northwest on Tuesday morning. Snow combined with strong winds will lead to blizzard conditions for a time especially across higher ground areas with with Donegal, Sligo & Leitrim. Some accumulations of between 5cm 10cm possible on ground above 350 meters above sea level and up to 5cm on lower levels.
Icy conditions will lead to hazardous driving conditions for a time in places during the morning.
Valid: 05:00 Tuesday 07/12/2021 to 12:00 Tuesday 07/12/2021
Issued: 18:05 Monday 06/12/2021
The Department of Education has said that schools should remain closed tomorrow in the counties under Status Red and Orange warnings.
The Taoiseach has urged people to stay at home if possible, especially in the worst affected counties.
The Chair of the State's National Emergency Coordination Group has urged people in counties under Status Red warnings to shelter in place before the warning comes into effect and to remain indoors until it expires.
Keith Leonard said this meant no travel and no movement outside of buildings.
He said in counties under Status Orange warnings people should travel only if necessary.
The Department of Education said that Met Éireann has advised that there is a strong possibility that the status of some counties currently in Status Orange are likely to change and escalate to Status Red.
Due to the significant nature of Storm Barra and to give sufficient notice to schools and parents/guardians, the Department said it is advising that all schools covered by the Red Alert and Orange warning from Met Éireann should not open tomorrow.
Mr Leonard said the main response agencies have been preparing for this storm since Friday and have been activating the crisis management and local coordination teams.
They have begun deploying sandbags, erecting temporary flood defences and starting to ramp up the local communications and public safety messaging.
Mr Leonard urged people to stay away from coastal areas for the duration of the warnings and to keep their mobile phones charged in case they need to contact the emergency services.
He said Cork will experience some flooding, Galway city has deployed its aqua dam to try to mitigate the worst affects, but coastal flooding is expected across the country, including in Dublin city.
The Coast Guard is appealing to all mariners and coastal communities to be mindful of the severe weather warnings.
The organisation is also appealing to anybody considering any form of coastal or open water recreation to be mindful of the risk posed by forecasted storm conditions.
Coast Guard Operations Manager Micheál O'Toole appealed to the public to remain vigilant and to avoid any unnecessary travel.
OVERALL STORM RISKS
Strong winds for all areas
Severe winds and damaging gusts along southwestern, western, southern and eastern coastal counites and possibly along the northwest and southern coastal counites also.
Heavy squally showers leading to hazardous driving conditions
Snowfall in some parts of the west and northwest especially across Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim were this risk looks highest. Hazardous driving conditions and blizzards possible
Storm surge will lead to wave overtopping and a significant possibility of coastal flooding
Disruption to power and travel are likely. Check air, sea, rail and bus information before traveling.
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Structural damage (Secure outdoor furniture and Christmas decorations!)
Warnings will be updated on Monday with the risk of further warnings been issued and other areas been included under that Orange wind warning.
A Red winds warning is possible with a Red Marine warning also highly likely to be issued on Monday
LATEST WEATHER WARNIGS
STATUS RED - WIND WARNING FOR CORK, KERRY
Storm Barra: Southwesterly winds later veering northwesterly will reach mean speeds in excess of 80 km/h with severe or damaging gusts in excess of 130km/h. Due to a combination of high waves, storm surge and high tide, coastal flooding is expected. Disruption to power and travel are likely.
Issued: 13:47 Monday 06/12/2021
Valid from: 06:00 Tuesday 07/12/2021 to 21:00 Tuesday 07/12/2021
STATUS RED - WIND WARNING FOR CLARE
Storm Barra: Northwesterly winds will reach mean speeds in excess of 80 km/h with severe or damaging gusts in excess of 130km/h. Due to a combination of high waves, storm surge and high tide, coastal flooding is expected. Disruption to power and travel are likely.
Issued: 16:21 Monday 06/12/2021
Valid from: 16:00 Tuesday 07/12/2021 to 01:00 Wednesday 08/12/2021
STATUS ORANGE - WIND WARNING FOR CLARE, CORK, KERRY, LIMERICK, WATERFORD, GALWAY, MAYO, WEXFORD
Storm Barra: Southeasterly winds, later veering northwesterly will reach mean speeds of 65 to 80 km/h with severe or damaging gusts of 100 to 130 km/h, with localised stronger winds likely, with severe gusts on coasts. Due to a combination of high waves, storm surge and high tide, coastal flooding is expected. Disruption to power and travel are likely.
Issued: 13:47 Monday 06/12/2021
Valid from: 06:00 Tuesday 07/12/2021 to 06:00 Wednesday 08/12/2021
STATUS ORANGE - WIND WARNING FOR DUBLIN, LOUTH, WICKLOW, EAST MEATH
Storm Barra: Southeasterly winds will reach mean speeds of 65 to 80 km/h with severe or damaging gusts of 100 to 130 km/h, with localised stronger winds likely. Due to a combination of high waves, storm surge and high tide, coastal flooding is expected. Disruption to power and travel are likely.
Issued: 13:47 Monday 06/12/2021
Valid from: 08:00 Tuesday 07/12/2021 to 13:00 Tuesday 07/12/2021
STATUS YELLOW - WIND AND RAIN WARNING FOR IRELAND
Storm Barra will bring widespread mean speeds of 50 to 65 km/h and gusts of 90 to 110 km/h with localised stronger winds likely. Heavy rain will also bring risks of surface flooding and, due to a combination of high waves, storm surge and high tide, coastal flooding is expected. Disruption to power and travel are likely.
Issued: 13:47 Monday 06/12/2021
Valid from: 02:00 Tuesday 07/12/2021 to 18:00 Wednesday 08/12/2021
Yellow - Wind and Rain Warning for Antrim, Armagh, Down, Fermanagh, Tyrone, Derry
UK Met Office Weather Warning
Strong southeasterly winds will develop across Northern Ireland on Tuesday as Storm Barra moves eastwards across Ireland. Winds will gradually back easterly, peaking during Tuesday afternoon and evening before gradually easing. Gusts of 45-50 mph are expected widely, with 65-75 mph in exposed coastal locations. Meanwhile, persistent heavy rain will arrive on Tuesday morning. This will turn more showery during the afternoon, but these showers will be frequent and heavy, lasting overnight into Wednesday morning, before easing. Accumulations of 20-30mm are expected quite widely with 40-50mm possible over higher ground. The combination of heavy rain and gale or severe gale force southeasterly winds will bring difficult driving conditions, and there may even be a short spell of snow over higher ground in the west on Tuesday morning.
Valid: 06:00 Tuesday 07/12/2021 to 09:00 Wednesday 08/12/2021
Issued: 11:10 Monday 06/12/2021
Issued: 13:47 Monday 06/12/2021
STATUS YELLOW - SNOW/ICE WARNING FOR DONEGAL, SLIGO, LEITRIM, MAYO, ROSCOMMON FERMANAGH, TYRONE, DERRY
Donegal Weather Channel Weather Warning
A spell of rain will turn to sleet and snow with accumulations for a time in parts of the northwest on Tuesday morning. Snow combined with strong winds will lead to blizzard conditions for a time especially across higher ground areas with with Donegal, Sligo & Leitrim. Some accumulations of between 5cm 10cm possible on ground above 350 meters above sea level and up to 5cm on lower levels.
Icy conditions will lead to hazardous driving conditions for a time in places during the morning.
Valid: 05:00 Tuesday 07/12/2021 to 12:00 Tuesday 07/12/2021
Issued: 18:05 Monday 06/12/2021
LATEST MARINE WARNINGS
STATUS RED - STORM WARNING FROM DUNGARVAN TO VALENTIA TO ERRIS HEAD
Southwesterly winds, veering west to northwest will increase to Violent Storm Force 11 on Irish coastal waters from Dungarvan to Valentia to Erris Head.
Issued: 17:15 Monday 06/12/2021
Status Orange - Storm warning from Mizen Head to Erris Head to Fair Head
Southerly winds veering westerly will reach gale force 8 to storm force 10 on Tuesday on Irish coastal waters from Mizen Head to Erris Head to Fair Head
Valid: 00:00 Tuesday 07/12/2021 to 00:00 Wednesday 08/12/2021
Issued: 13:43 Sunday 05/12/2021
Status Yellow - Gale warning from Fair Head to Wicklow Head to Mizen Head and on the Irish Sea
Southerly winds veering westerly will reach gale force 8 or strong gale force 9 on Tuesday on Irish coastal waters from Fair Head to Wicklow Head to Mizen Head and on the Irish Sea
Valid: 00:00 Tuesday 07/12/2021 to 00:00 Wednesday 08/12/2021
Issued: 13:43 Sunday 05/12/2021
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