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Storm Bella will bring strong gales and heavy rain to Ireland on St. Stephen’s Day, forecasters have warned.
Met Eireann issued a yellow nationwide wind and rain warning, effective until 4 a.m. Sunday.
Winds of up to 110 km / h are forecast as the storm moves over Ireland during the afternoon and tonight.
The combination of strong winds, high waves and a forecast storm surge means a risk of coastal flooding along the west coast.
A yellow state wind advisory goes into effect at 3 p.m. today and lasts until 4 a.m. tomorrow.
A separate status yellow rain warning will be in place from 3 p.m. to 4 a.m. Sunday.
Heavy rains will move south over Ireland with possible localized flooding in some areas
Much of Northern Ireland faces a yellow rain and wind warning from lunchtime today until the evening, with conditions that could disrupt travel.
Clear spells and scattered winter rains are expected to spread across the country before sunrise Sunday, with some ice forming in protected areas.
Today will be a cold and stormy day with sparkling spells and scattered showers, some of which will be wintry in nature.
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.”
Meanwhile, conditions will turn colder next week with hail and even winter rains on higher ground.
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