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More snow could be on the way as Ireland will be hit by winds of up to 110 km / h in the coming days.
Carlow Weather expert Alan O’Reilly explained that any outdoor plans on St. Stephen’s Day should be moved to the morning as the dire conditions approach later.
He wrote on Facebook: “Remember Storm Bella is coming tomorrow. If you have outdoor plans for tomorrow, move them into the morning as it will get very wet and windy later in the day at risk of damaging gusts along the coast West.
“On Sunday there will be a risk of sleet and possibly snow with strong winds again Sunday night on the west coast.”
It comes as Met Eireann issued two Status Yellow Rain, Flood and Wind Warnings with Storm Bella poised to hit Ireland.
The first wind alert is available for the entire country from 3:00 p.m. on Saturday to 4:00 a.m. on Sunday.
It says: “On Saturday (St. Stephen’s Day), during the afternoon, afternoon and evening, the westerly winds associated with Storm Bella (named after the UK Met Office) will reach average speeds of 50 to 65 km / h with gusts of 90-110 km / h, gusts will be higher at times near the west coast.
“With the combination of strong winds, high waves, and forecast storm surge, there is a risk of coastal flooding along the west coast.”
While the second advisory is also in effect for all 26 counties, “heavy rain” is likely to cause flooding in some places.
It says: “On Saturday (St. Stephen’s Day), during the afternoon, afternoon and evening, the heavy rains associated with Storm Bella (named after the UK Met Office) will move south over Ireland and may cause localized flooding in some areas. “
Meanwhile, conditions will turn colder next week with hail and even winter rains on higher ground.
A forecaster from Met Eireann said: “Cold and windy Monday with widespread rains, possibly wintry over high ground with risk of hail. Highest temperatures 5 to 8 degrees, but feel much cooler due to added wind chill factor in strong northwesterly winds.
“Staying cold and stormy overnight with a combination of clear spells and scattered showers. Low temperatures of 0-4 degrees with cool winds from the northwest.
“Another cold and stormy day is forecast for Tuesday with a mix of bright spells and showers, some possibly wintry but usually rain or hail. Higher temperatures 4-7 degrees with cool winds from the northwest.
“Showers are limited to the coastal area at night with clear periods elsewhere and patches of frost. Lower temperatures of 0 to 4 degrees with moderate to cool north winds.”
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