Weather warning issued as gusts of up to 100km/h forecast

Just as the snow begins to melt, Donegal is once again to be struck with inclement weather conditions as strong winds are set to batter the country.

Met Éireann has issued a status yellow wind warning for Ireland, as southerly winds will reach mean speeds of 50 to 60 km/hr with gusts of 90 to 100km/hr tonight.

The strongest winds will be in coastal areas, Met Éireann warns.

The warning is valid between midnight tonight and 8am tomorrow morning.

It will be a chilly night with temperatures of between plus 1 and minus 2 degrees, with frost developing in some places.

“The second half of the night will become windy and thick cloud with outbreaks of rain will move in from the west. This will fall as sleet in the west, especially over higher ground. Temperatures will rise a few degrees before dawn,” the regional forecast indicates.

Tomorrow will be a little warmer, with highs of 7 to 9 degrees with strong south to southwest winds. Rain will clear away to the east during the afternoon, followed by clear spells and showers in the evening.