Met Éireann has issued Status Orange wind and rain warnings for seven Irish counties as Storm Boelo approaches during the bank holiday weekend. Heavy rainfall is expected in Galway and Kerry on Saturday morning, while severe, damaging gusts are forecast for Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, and Sligo from Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning. Authorities anticipate potential flooding, structural damage, power outages, and significant travel disruptions. Additional Status Yellow warnings for wind and rain cover a broader area, including parts of Northern Ireland. The Road Safety Authority has advised the public to monitor local conditions closely before traveling. Emergency management teams remain active to mitigate risks, with officials specifically warning against visiting coastal areas due to the threat of large waves, storm surges, and high tides. Saturated ground conditions increase the likelihood of surface and river flooding in western and southwestern regions.
Source : The Journal
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