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File photo of strong waves in Tramore, Co Waterford. Alamy Stock Photo
Met Éireann
Status Yellow wind warning for 10 counties tomorrow as stormy conditions expected
Met Eireann have warned of “very strong and gusty southerly winds” over Friday morning as the weather warnings come into effect.
LAST UPDATE | 20 Feb 2025
A STATUS YELLOW wind warning has been put in place for ten counties tomorrow morning, as Met Éireann warns of very strong gusts and the potential for fallen trees.
The warning takes in the counties along the southern seaboard and along the east coast.
The Yellow wind warning comes into effect for Cork and Kerry from 4am tomorrow and from 6am in the counties of Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Wicklow and Waterford. In both cases the warning is in place for four hours.
In Northern Ireland, a Yellow wind warning has been issued for the counties of Antrim, Armagh and Down from 6am.
Tonight will be wet and windy, as rain extends northwards across the country.
Some of these showers are likely to turn heavy, leading to a spot flooding risk in some areas.
Temperatures tonight will range from around 9 to 12 degrees.
Aside from the morning wind warnings, Friday is also likely to see some heavier spells of rain and some associated spot flooding in particular areas.
By Friday afternoon however, the rain will have begun to gradually clear eastwards, giving way to some sunnier spells and more scattered showers.
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