Knockskagh, County Cork, Ireland Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

Southerly gales, later veering westerly, will reach gale force 8 or strong gale force 9 during Tuesday for all Irish coastal waters and the Irish Sea, with storm force winds for some west and northwest areas.

Heavy rain falling on already saturated ground.

Possible impacts:
• River flooding
• Surface water
• Difficult travel conditions
• Outdoor events impacted

Storm Bram will bring very strong to gale force south to southwest winds.  The peak winds are expected to become confined to west and northwest counties later in the day.  

Impacts:
• Flooding of low-lying coastal areas, especially during high tide
• Wave overtopping
• Difficult travel conditions
• Debris, loose objects displaced
• Outdoor events impacted
• Power outages

Storm Bram will bring very strong to gale force southerly winds with the strongest winds along the coast.  

Impacts:
• Flooding of low-lying coastal areas, especially during high tide
• Wave overtopping
• Difficult travel conditions
• Debris, loose objects displaced
• Outdoor events impacted
• Power outages