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MET Eireann has issued a series of rain and wind warnings as the debris from Hurricane Epsilon moves toward Ireland.
A yellow rain warning, valid until 9 a.m. tomorrow, is in place for Galway and May, with 20 to 40mm expected.
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It says: “Rain from Friday night through Saturday morning will lead to accumulations of 20 to 40mm, with accumulations higher in mountainous areas.
“This will bring a risk of localized flooding and an increased risk of flash flooding in mountainous areas.”
There is also a yellow wind warning for Donegal, Galway, Mayo, Clare, and Kerry.
The alert, valid until 7 am on Saturday, says: “Tonight and during the night, the winds from south to southwest will reach average speeds of 50 to 65 km / h with gusts of 90 to 110 km / h.”
“Wind speeds can be higher in coastal and exposed areas, especially Galway and Mayo.”
HIGH WIND SPEEDS
A yellow wind warning was also issued for Wexford, Cork and Waterford.
It says: “During the night and for a time on Saturday morning, the winds from south to southwest will reach average speeds of 50 to 65 km / h with gusts of 90 to 110 km / h. Wind speeds can be more high in coastal and exposed areas. “
Meanwhile, tomorrow will also be a “stormy day.”
‘SHOWERS’
One forecaster added: “On Saturday morning, the rain in the eastern areas will clear. Heavy or torrential rains will follow from the west to all areas at risk of hail and isolated thunderstorms.
“A stormy day with cool, gusty winds from the southwest, strong in coastal areas, especially in the west. Higher temperatures of 9 to 13ºC.
“More downpours overnight, mainly in the west of the country, with the continued risk of hail and thunder.
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“Moderate to cool winds from south to southwest, strong along the coasts. Lower temperatures of 5 to 7 ° C.
“A low direction will feed the stormy and stormy rains on Sunday with a risk of hail, more prevalent in the Atlantic counties, where they will sometimes merge into longer periods of rain.
“Some sunny periods too, with the driest and brightest conditions in the eastern half of Ireland. The highest temperatures will range between 9-12 ° C, with cool winds from the west to the southwest.”
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