Sign in. It’s quick, free and it’s up to you.
An account is an optional way to support the work we do. Find out more.
Live BlogLAST UPDATE | 35 mins ago
STORM CHANDRA HAS reached Ireland, with Met Éireann warning of hazardous travel conditions amid strong winds and heavy rainfall.
A Status Yellow wind warning for the entire country began at 3am and will remain in place until 11pm, with very strong and gusty winds leading to the possibility of fallen trees, debris and wave overtopping along coasts.
A separate Status Yellow rain warning is in effect for six counties – Carlow, Kilkenny, Louth, Wexford, Wicklow and Waterford – and will be in place until 11pm.
Forecasters say heavy rainfall on already saturated ground could lead to localised flooding and difficult travel conditions.
Iarnród Éireann has warned train passengers to expect “major disruptions” today, while flooding has also been reported in parts of the country.
In Northern Ireland, the UK Met Office has issued an Amber warning for Antrim, Derry and Down from 5am until 9pm, with Armagh, Fermanagh and Tyrone under a Status Yellow warning until midnight.
We’ll have all the latest updates for you throughout the day.
Updates by Jane Moore.
Dublin Airport has said strong winds from Storm Chandra are impacting flight operations this morning.
“With winds set to remain strong over the remainder of the day – both at Dublin Airport and other airports around Ireland, Europe and the UK – disruption to flight schedules is possible,” it said in a post on social media.
Passengers due to fly today are advised to contact their airline for updates.
Passenger Update - 07.45
— Dublin Airport (@DublinAirport) January 27, 2026
Strong winds associated with Storm Chandra are having an impact on flight operations at Dublin Airport this morning.
With winds set to remain strong over the remainder of the day - both at Dublin Airport and other airports around Ireland, Europe and the… pic.twitter.com/4jAWi7Tszr
Louth County Council is reporting some flooding in Drogheda.
⚠️ The road at Platin Bridge in Drogheda is currently impassable due to flooding. Two cars are currently stuck in the water. The road the on Drogheda side is currently closed until the cars can be removed safely. All traffic has been diverted across the IDA Road. #StormChandra pic.twitter.com/kLJC9cCMmF
— Louth County Council (@louthcoco) January 27, 2026
The stormy weather is impacting some rail services this morning, with Iarnród Éireann warning of “major disruptions” are expected as a result of the storm.
Iarnród Éireann spokesperson Jane Cregan told RTÉ’s Morning Ireland that the Phoenix Park Tunnel is currently closed due to flooding, so services on that route are currently being diverted into Houston.
There is also a 25-minute delay to all routes due to speed restrictions that have been put in place, she said.
“On the DART line, we have wave overtopping at Blackrock and we also have some challenges with lowering and raising level crossings due to the high winds, but we do have staff on site to assist with that,” Cregan said.
There have been no cancellations yet, but customers are advised to check Iarnród Éireann’s website, app and social media for updates.
“We’re monitoring other locations as well where water levels are rising, but as of now, everything else other than the Phoenix Park Tunnel is operating, albeit with delays,” she added.
Update: Phoenix Park Tunnel is closed due to flooding. All Hazelhatch/Newbridge-Grand Canal Dock will be diverted into Heuston Station until further notice. -AD #StormChandra https://t.co/cqEeTIchyI
— Iarnród Éireann (@IrishRail) January 27, 2026
Wet & windy today as #StormChandra tracks northwards over Ireland.
— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) January 27, 2026
Heavy rain this morning will gradually clear northwards with heavy or prolonged showers following. Fresh to strong, gusty E to SE winds with gales near coasts, later becoming W to SW in Munster.
Highs of 5-9 C pic.twitter.com/xCx7HxjzKS
Met Éireann has said that widespread rain is expected today, heavy at times, with the possibility of wintry conditions on higher ground in the north and northwest during the morning.
Clearer spells and scattered showers will follow from the south for a time before further rain spreads northwards.
Rainfall will be most persistent in the south and east, where saturated ground increases the risk of localised flooding.
Strong east to south-east winds will reach gale force along the coasts, with daytime temperatures ranging from five to nine degrees.
The forecaster has advised people to take extra care when travelling, monitor weather updates and prepare for hazardous conditions.
Meteorologist Rebecca Cantwell noted that the rain will fall on already saturated ground and that this, combined with the fact that many rivers are approaching or exceeding bank-full conditions, means localised flooding and river flooding is expected.
The flood risk will persist from Wednesday into Thursday due to continued forecast rainfall and slow drainage from saturated ground.
She added that the status yellow level rainfall warnings have been issued for southeastern counties where the rain is expected to have the greatest impacts.
Cantwell further remarked that the “compound effect of the wind and rain will make for some difficult travelling conditions, so we would urge people to keep that in mind when out and about”.
“In summary, stay back from rivers, lakes and the coasts and avoid flooded roads, following the latest guidance from your local authority and road authorities,” added Cantwell.
To embed this post, copy the code below on your site
have your say