Warnings in place for the whole country as Storm Bella to hit Ireland



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Met Éireann has issued two yellow status warnings for the entire country.

The strong winds and heavy rains associated with Storm Bella will cause disruption across Ireland.

A wind advisory will go into effect at 3pm today, where westerly winds are expected to reach average speeds of 50 to 65 km / h with gusts of 90 to 110 km / h.

The gusts will be stronger at times near the west coast.

Met Éireann warned: “With the combination of strong winds, high waves and forecast storm surge, there is a risk of coastal flooding along the west coast.”

The warning will remain in place until 4am on Sunday.

A yellow status warning for rain will also go into effect at 3pm today.

Met Éireann said the “heavy rains” associated with the storm “will move south over Ireland and may cause localized flooding in some areas.”

Like the wind warning, it will stay in place until 4am on Sunday.

Following the warnings, Sunday is expected to be a mixed bag.

Met Éireann said that tomorrow “a very cold and windy day with sun and rain, some sleet, snow or hail.”

The rain will continue into the evening, but “will be followed by mostly dry and clear overnight conditions, although scattered rains will persist in the northwest and west.”

Monday is expected to be “cold with widespread rains.”

As night falls, it will remain “cold and stormy with a mixture of clear spells and scattered showers, turning wintry on higher ground.”

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