1 week Ago By [email protected] (Anita McSorley)
Storm Ashley is charging towards Ireland and is set to wreak havoc over the weekend. The storm was officially named by Met Eireann this morning and will bring a triple threat of ferocious wind, torrential rain and coastal flooding chaos. It is Ireland's first named storm of the season, and in anticipation of the extreme weather event, the national forecaster has issued multiple weather warnings, including a Status Orange alert - which is the second highest threat level.
Wind gusts could reach up over 100km/h in the worst-hit areas, while heavy rainfall, coupled with high spring tides, could lead to coastal flooding. The meteorological service is also warning about the risk of dangerous travelling conditions, damage to power lines leading to power outages, fallen trees or branches, large coastal waves, dangerous conditions at sea, loose objects being displaced and damage to already weakened structures. READ MORE: Ireland weather: Exact date 'Storm Ashley' to strike as Met Eireann issues extremely rare advisory READ MORE: Storm Ashley: Status Yellow and Orange weather warnings issued by Met Eireann While Friday and Saturday will bring some wet and windy conditions, it is Sunday that poses the greatest risk.
A 14-hour Status Yellow wind warning for the entire country begins at 10am on Sunday, followed at 12pm by a Status Orange wind warning for Galway and Mayo that lasts until 9pm. Storm Ashley tracker You can check how windy it will get in your area using Windy’s live storm tracker below. You can also check when and where rain and thunder will hit using Windy’s live tracker below.
At the time of writing, weather models show it Storm Ashley making landfall overnight on Saturday. Storm Ashley timeline Here is a timeline from Met Eireann of what to expect from Storm Ashley this weekend. 10am Sunday until midnight - Status Yellow wind warning for all of Ireland The alert states: "Storm Ashley will bring strong and gusty southerly winds, coupled with high spring tides.
Possible impacts inclu coastal flooding, large coastal waves, some fallen trees, branches, difficult driving and cycling conditions, debris, loose objects displaced." 12pm until 9pm Sunday - Status Orange wind warning for Galway and Mayo The alert states: "Storm Ashley will bring very strong and gusty southerly winds, coupled with high spring tides. Impacts include coastal flooding, large coastal waves, loose objects displaced, fallen trees, very difficult travelling conditions, dangerous conditions at sea, damage to power lines, power outages, damage to already weakened structures.
" Met Eireann full weekend forecast Met Eireann's full forecast for this weekend reads: "Any lingering rain in the east will quickly clear early on Friday night. It will then be a generally dry night with clear spells and just a few showers, these mainly across the western half of the country. Lowest temperatures of 6C to 9C in moderate southwest breezes.
There is the continuing possibility of coastal flooding due to very high tides. "Much of the day on Saturday will be dry and bright with sunny spells and just a few passing showers. However, cloud will build from the south through the afternoon with rain developing in the southwest during the evening.
Maximum temperatures of 12C to 15C in moderate southwest winds. There is the continuing possibility of coastal flooding due to very high tides. Heavy rain will extend nationwide on Saturday night and strong southeast winds will develop along with gales at the coast.
Lowest temperatures of 9C to 12C. "Becoming very windy on Sunday. Rain will clear quickly to the northeast on Sunday morning to leave a day of sunny spells and blustery showers.
More persistent rain will return to some western and northern areas during the afternoon with a few thunderstorms possible. Strong to gale force southwest winds will bring the potential for some disruption, especially in Atlantic coastal areas. There'll be the ongoing risk of coastal flooding due to a combination of high seas and spring tides.
Highest temperatures of 12C to 15C . Continuing very windy on Sunday night with clear spells and scattered blustery showers. Lowest temperatures of 7C to 10C.
"Winds will ease on Monday to leave a predominantly dry day with sunny spells and just a few showers in Atlantic coastal counties. Maximum temperatures of 12C to 15C in moderate to fresh southwest winds. Largely dry at first on Monday night but showery outbreaks of rain look set to spread from the west overnight.
Lowest temperatures of 7C to 10C in moderate southwest winds." Join the Irish Mirror’s breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive breaking news and the latest headlines direct to your phone.
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