Wind warning issued for six counties with gusts of up to 110km/h

It came into effect at 1am and will stay in place until 4pm this afternoon.

By Cliodhna Russell Sunday 5 Mar 2017, 7:55 AM

Mar 5th 2017, 7:55 AM 19,389 Views 14 Comments

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Image: Sam Boal/Photocall Ireland

Image: Sam Boal/Photocall Ireland

A STATUS YELLOW wind warning is in place for six counties today.

Met Éireann issued the warning for Wexford, Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick and Waterford yesterday.

It came into effect at 1am and will stay in place until 4pm this afternoon. The forecaster said:

West to northwest winds will occasionally reach mean speeds of 50 to 65km/h with gusts of 90 to 110km/h possible in coastal regions.

“The strongest of the winds are expected overnight and early Sunday morning.”

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Wind warning issued for six counties with gusts of up to 110km/h

It came into effect at 1am and will stay in place until 4pm this afternoon.