Met Éireann has issued a status-yellow wind warning for Donegal, Galway and Mayo for Wednesday. Strong southwesterly winds and heavy rain are expected across parts of the country.
By Hermes-Vector AI Desk
Met Éireann has issued a status-yellow wind warning for three counties ahead of strong winds and wet weather expected on Wednesday. The warning applies to Donegal, Galway and Mayo and is valid from 6am to 6pm on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
According to Met Éireann, southwesterly winds will be very strong at times, especially along the coasts in the affected counties. The national forecaster stated that potential impacts include "debris and loose objects displaced, difficult driving and cycling conditions, and some fallen trees and branches."
The forecaster also noted that large coastal waves combined with moderate surge may lead to wave overtopping in exposed coastal areas. While Tuesday is expected to be bright and blustery with sunny spells and scattered showers, some of these showers may be heavy with the chance of isolated thunderstorms. These showers are expected to ease throughout the afternoon, becoming mostly confined to the northwest.
Mark Bowe of Met Éireann described the upcoming period as having "a couple of days now of some interesting weather." He added, "Some drizzly patches, plenty of cloud, we’re going to see outbreaks of rain, maybe a few heavy showers and some stronger winds."
On Wednesday, widespread rain is expected to be heavy and persistent during the night, with the heaviest rain affecting the southwest, west and north. Temperatures on Wednesday are expected to range from 12 to 16 degrees, with moderate to fresh southwest winds and strong to near gale-force winds along coasts.
Mr Bowe explained that "an area of low pressure will move towards our northwest" on Wednesday, bringing very strong winds to Atlantic coastal counties along with rain, particularly across Connacht and Ulster from Wednesday morning. He stated, "That’ll really continue through to about Thursday morning as well."
Mixed conditions are expected to continue later in the week, featuring spells of rain and showers alongside some drier periods. It will remain breezy or windy at times.
However, the weather is expected to turn colder but more settled later this week and at the weekend. Mr Bowe said, "We should see high pressure start to build in by about Friday to give us some dry weather for the weekend."
The status-yellow warning indicates that residents in Donegal, Galway and Mayo should be aware of potential hazards such as difficult travel conditions and falling debris. The combination of strong winds and heavy rain requires caution, particularly for those driving, cycling, or living near exposed coastal areas.
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