Storm Bert: Yellow wind warning in place for seven counties

Kenneth Fox

While the worst of Storm Bert is over us, Met Éireann has issued multiple yellow wind warnings as it continues to pass over the country.

A yellow wind warning for Leitrim, Mayo, Sligo is currently in place from 8am on Sunday to 2am on Monday morning.

Met Éireann said Storm Bert will bring strong gale force and very gusty south to southwest winds, veering westerly on Sunday night.

They said the possible impacts include fallen trees, debris and loose objects and difficult travelling conditions.

There is also a yellow wind warning in place for Donegal as well as Clare, Kerry and Galway.

The warning for Donegal is in place from 8am on Sunday to 8am on Monday. Meanwhile, the third warning is valid from 8am on Sunday to 7pm this evening.

Very windy again today, Sunday, due to #StormBert🌬️

A mix of sunny spells & occasional heavy showers mainly across the western half of the country, becoming more frequent in the W later this afternoon🌦️☔️

Highs of 9 to 12°C🌡️

⚠️See wind warnings⬇️https://t.co/lvQFgW8DsS pic.twitter.com/BQ0nZuUoGC

— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) November 24, 2024

Met Éireann said it will be very windy again on Sunday. There will be a mix of sunny spells and occasional heavy showers to begin, mainly across the western half of the country.

The showers will become more frequent in the west later this afternoon.

Strong to near gale and gusty southwesterly winds, windiest in the west and northwest, with gales or strong gales near coasts. Highest afternoon temperatures of 9 to 12 degrees.

Sunny spells and scattered blustery showers on Monday, with a chance of hail and isolated thunderstorms.

The showers will be most frequent across western parts of the country. Moderate to fresh and gusty southwest to west winds, will ease mainly light to moderate in the afternoon. Highest afternoon temperatures of 6 to 10 degrees.

They said the overall outlook is windy and showery at first before Storm Bert gradually clears away through Monday.

Cooler and more settled conditions developing for midweek with frosts at night. Turning milder and more unsettled again for Friday and next weekend.