Storm Dave to hit Ireland as Met Éireann warns of 'severe' wind

Sat, 04 Apr, 2026 - 08:20

Eva Osborne

Storm Dave is set to hit Ireland on Saturday, with Met Éireann warning of severe gusts and coastal gales.

The entire country will come under a status yellow wind warning from 1pm. It will expire at 2am on Sunday morning.

Meanwhile, Donegal and Mayo are under a status yellow rain warning as of 8am. This warning will expire at 4pm on Saturday afternoon.

Met Éireann said Storm Dave will bring very strong southerly winds, veering westerly by the evening.

❗️Update
⚠️Yellow Rain Warning for Mayo & Donegal
⏳08:00 to 16:00 Sat 04/04/26

⚠️Yellow Wind Warning for Ireland
⏳13:00 Sat 04/04/26 to 02:00 Sun 05/05/26

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— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) April 4, 2026

The weather forecaster said possible impacts include some fallen trees and branches; wave overtopping; difficult traveling conditions; and debris.

The UK Met Office's wind warning for Antrim, Armagh, Down, Fermanagh, Tyrone, and Derry will come into effect at 2pm and expire at 3am on Sunday morning.