STORM BRENDAN WILL BE A POWERFUL WIND STORM WITH A RED WARNING LOOKING LIKELY
Storm Brendan is the second named Atlantic low of the season and is set to reach Ireland by Monday morning bringing with it very disruptive weather throughout Monday.
As storm Brendan moves towards the west and northwest of Ireland on Monday it will under go rapid cyclogenesis which is a rapid fall in pressure in a short period of time 24 hours. The pressure drop from the centre of the low that is showing to occur over the next 24 hours is sufficient dropping from 987hph below 940hpa which is a pressure drop of more than 40hpa.
LATEST WARNINGS AS OF 1:00PM SUNDAY 12TH JANUARY 2020
WIND WARNING
A Status Orange and yellow wind warnings are currently in place for strong winds. A Status Orange Donegal, Derry, Fermanagh, Tyrone, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Sligo, Wexford, Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick and Waterford for strong winds will reach mean speeds of 65 to 80 km/h with gusts of 110 to 130 km/h, highest in coastal areas.
A status Yellow wind warning for Munster, Leinster, Cavan, Monaghan, Armagh, Down and Roscommon. I would think by looking at the ECMWF weather model this morning a red weather warning for severe and damaging gusts would be issued later today by Met Eireann well in advance.
Areas most likely to come under a red weather warning would include Donegal, Mayo, Galway, Kerry and Cork. Winds will gust in these areas for a time between 130km/hr to 150km/hr.
Sligo, Leitrim, Clare and Limerick could also be included under a red warning. Winds may also gust above 130km/hr to 140km/hr in these counties.
RED MARINE WARNING (SEA AREA WARNING)
STATUS RED - GALE WARNING
(1) Southerly gales or strong gales will develop overnight on Irish Coastal waters from Roches Point to Slyne Head to Malin Head.
(2) Strong gale force to storm force southerly winds will develop tomorrow morning on all Irish coastal waters and on the Irish sea, reaching violent storm force at times in the west.
STATUS YELLOW - SMALL CRAFT WARNING
Southwesterly will increase to force 6 or higher today on Irish coasts from Mizen Head to Slyne Head to Malin Head.
Warning issued by Met Eireann
The National Directorate for Fire & Emergency Management Crisis Management Team have been in constant contact with Met Éireann regarding Storm Brendan, with the latest update received this morning.
Storm Brendan is expected to affect the West coast early Monday morning and then transfer across the country during the morning bringing stormy conditions and heavy and possibly intense rainfall countrywide with localised flooding possible. There is a significant risk to the Northwest, West and South coasts with an elevated risk for all Eastern coastal areas due to the high tidal situation and projected storm surge forecasted.
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IMPACTS FROM STORM BRENDAN
Severe and damaging gusts could cause loose things to be picked up and blown around outdoor items like wheelie bins, trampolines etc should be put away.
There is a risk of trees and branches coming down in storm Brendan.
There is a risk of power outages some which could be widespread.
If a red warning is issued traveling or going out doors under the warning period is not advisable.
Strong to severe winds, high spring tides and large storm surge will effect the Atlantic coastal counties with significant coastal flooding looking possible.
All Coastal areas including piers, headlands, beach's, cliffs and coastal roads should be avoided on Monday.
Do not bring your car near the sea or leave your car parked near the sea.
Some flights, buses and trains could be cancelled or run later than normal
Charge phones and have torches available as you could be without for power for hours or a day.
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