Rain and wind warnings issued for seven counties
Forecasters warned of gusts up to 70 mph and heavy rain that could disrupt travel and cause local flooding.
- On Tuesday, weather agencies issued multiple Status Yellow warnings across the UK and Ireland for Wednesday, October 14, alerting the public to strong winds and heavy rain expected to cause widespread disruption.
- The Met Office warned parts of Scotland, including the Outer Hebrides and Highland, to expect a "period of strong winds" on Wednesday, with gusts of 50 to 60 mph likely, reaching 70 mph in exposed coastal areas.
- Met Éireann issued a Status Yellow wind warning for Donegal, Galway, and Mayo effective from 6 am to 6 pm on Wednesday, warning of debris, difficult driving conditions, and fallen trees in these three counties.
- A separate Status Yellow rain warning affects Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, and Sligo from Wednesday evening through Thursday morning, October 15, while Clare and Kerry face heavy rain from midnight Thursday until midday.
- Disruptions to road, air, and ferry travel are likely, though the Met Office noted "winds ease from the west through the late afternoon and early evening," with officials urging people to check timetables and prepare for potential power outages.
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