Kilcolumb, Kilkenny, Ireland Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

Cyclonic variable winds will reach Storm Force 10 at times.

Winds associated with Storm Chandra will be very strong and gusty particularly on coasts and in exposed areas.

Possible impacts:

•  Fallen trees and loose debris
•  Wave overtoppping 
•  Hazardous travel conditions

Easterly winds, becoming cyclonic variable, will reach gale force 8 or strong gale force 9 at times.

Bands of rain associated with Storm Chandra will be heavy and persistent. Rain falling on already saturated ground will lead to the following:

Possible impacts:

•  Localised flooding 
•  River flooding 
•  Difficult travel conditions