Storm Ashley – first named storm of the season to strike this weekend

Ireland is set to be hit with strong winds and heavy rain this weekend as Storm Ashley makes an arrival. This is the first named storm of the 2024/25 winter season. Met Eireann is warning that Storm Ashley will bring very strong and gusty southerly winds, coupled with high spring tides.

Sunday will see the worst of the weather while the west coast will be the worst affected. A status yellow warning has been issued nationwide (including Donegal) from 10am Sunday until midnight). Galway and Mayo will be under a status orange warning on Sunday afternoon and evening.



There is a danger of coastal flooding, large waves, fallen trees, hazardous driving conditions, and displaced debris throughout the day. Saturday will be the calm before the storm, with dry and bright weather with sunny spells and just a few passing showers. It will then turn “wet and very windy” on Saturday night and during Sunday.

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