Storm Isha: 'Severe and damaging' winds to hit Ireland with orange warning for all counties

Wind warnings have been issued for all counties on Sunday with Storm Isha due to track northwest across Ireland.

Strong and gusty winds are forecast for Sunday, creating a risk of large waves along coastal paths, loose debris and difficult travelling conditions.

A status orange wind warning will be in place for all counties from 5pm on Sunday until 2am on Monday.

In Co Donegal, the warning will last for a further three hours, lifting at 5am on Monday.

#StormIsha bringing very strong, severe and damaging wind gusts tomorrow & into Monday.
⁰⚠️Potential impacts:⁰⁰• Large coastal waves with wave overtopping⁰• Very difficult travelling conditions⁰• Fallen trees⁰• Damage to power lines

➡️ https://t.co/5eFKpX664f pic.twitter.com/YoWDIu347J

— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) January 20, 2024

Severe and damaging gusts are expected during this period with the risk of fallen trees and damage to power lines.

A status yellow wind warning will be in place across the country from Sunday morning until 4am on Monday.

There is a status red marine warning in place from 7pm on Sunday until the early hours of Monday for stormy weather at Erris Head to Bloody Foreland to Fair Head, with winds expected to reach storm force 10 or “violent” storm force 11.

In Northern Ireland, a status yellow wind warning will remain in place for all counties until 12pm on Monday.

The public are being asked to consider their journeys and, if travelling, are advised to take extra care on the roads.

Drivers are also advised that there is a risk of flooding along coastal roads and that flood water should not be driven through.

River levels and tidal surges are also being monitored until the warnings lapse.