wind warning for later today
MET Eireann has issued a Status Orange weather alert for high winds for Donegal tonight.
In a rare double alert, the forecaster also issued a Status Yellow alert for heavy rainfall.
A storm is due to hit Ireland later this afternoon before gradually getting worse overnight.
The wind alert – for wind gusts of up to 120km/hr – is from 6pm this evening until 6am tomorrow morning.
STATUS ORANGE
Wind Warning for Dublin, Louth, Wexford, Wicklow, Meath, Donegal, Galway, Mayo, Cork, Kerry and Waterford
Southeast winds between 50 and 70 km/h on Sunday evening and night, with gusts up to 100 to 120 km/h, highest values in coastal areas.
Valid:Sunday 05 October 2014 18:00 to Monday 06 October 2014 06:00
STATUS YELLOW
Rainfall Warning for The whole country
25-40mm of rain is expected during Sunday evening and night, leading to widespread excess surface water.
Valid:Sunday 05 October 2014 18:00 to Monday 06 October 2014 06:00
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