Second named storm of the year, Storm Boelo, to follow Storm Austen this weekend

Met Éireann is preparing to issue another set of weather warnings as the second named storm of the year, Storm Boelo, is predicted to impact Ireland this weekend.

The UK Met Office announced this afternoon that Storm Boelo will follow shortly after the first named storm of the year,Storm Austen, bringing further bouts of intense rainfall and strong winds.

The storm will mainly impact England, Scotland and Northern Ireland before tracking across the northwest of Ireland on Saturday morning.

Met Éireann said Storm Boelo will bring strong winds to the north and west of the country, as well as heavy rain.

In a post shared on social media, the forecaster said warnings will be issued in due course.

Meanwhile, the national forecaster already has several weather warnings in place as Storm Austen is set to bring heavy rainfall and strong winds from 7pm this evening.

A status orange wind and rain warning, impacting Cork, Kerry, Waterford, Wexford, Wicklow and Dublin, will remain in effect until 10am on Friday.

Impacts from Storm Austen include localised flooding, difficult travelling conditions, and the likelihood of displaced objects and debris.

Disruption and delays to public transport should be expected during the course of Storm Austen, with further restrictions expected as a result of Storm Boelo.