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2024 - 12 - 19

Hold Onto Your Hats! Wind Warnings Bring Blustery Christmas Travel Chaos!

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Strong winds and a Yellow weather warning could put a damper on your festive plans in Ireland! Find out why you might want to stay indoors this weekend!

As Christmas approaches, the festive spirit is high, but so are the winds, as the Met Office and Met Éireann have issued Yellow weather warnings for parts of Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland this weekend. With gusts expected to reach up to 85mph, holiday travelers should be prepared for potential travel disruption. Picture this: you're on your way to Grandma's house, and suddenly you find yourself wrestling with the steering wheel as the wind tries to take control! Dress warm, buckle up, and hold onto your hats!

It’s not just the winds that are causing a stir; rain is also set to make an appearance. Met Éireann has issued warnings for counties like Clare, Galway, Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim, and Donegal as large coastal waves are forecasted alongside those relentless gusts. Even the hardiest of holiday shoppers might think twice about braving the elements. If you thought picking out the perfect gift was difficult, try doing it with wind strong enough to whisk you off to Oz!

The disruptions don't stop at travel, as various services and public transport might also see delays or cancellations this weekend. Now more than ever, your grandmother’s famous hot chocolate could be your best friend as you settle in for a cozy day indoors, rather than risking your life to buy that last-minute present. Pro tip: stock up on those marshmallows while you still can!

As we brace ourselves for these blustery conditions, remember that weather warnings are not just mere suggestions; they are the Met Office and Met Éireann's way of keeping us safe. So, heed the warnings and enjoy the festivities from the comfort of your sofa!

And just to add a sprinkle of joy amidst the wind warnings: Did you know Ireland is home to the world's tallest sea cliffs, the Cliffs of Moher? Talk about being naturally wind-swept! Also, don’t underestimate the power of a good Irish storm – they say whatever's knocked down will just grow back stronger, just like our resilient Christmas spirit.

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NI weather: Yellow wind warnings issued (BBC News)

Weather warnings for strong winds have been issued for Northern Ireland this weekend, potentially causing Christmas travel disruption.

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Status Yellow weather warning issued for the north (Agriland)

The Met Office in the UK has issued a Status Yellow weather warning for wind in parts of Northern Ireland for the weekend.

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Brace yourself: Severe weather warnings issued (Euro Weekly News)

The Met Office has issued two weather warnings for this weekend as Northern Ireland faces strong winds and possible travel disruptions.

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Yellow weather warnings issued for weekend as drivers hit the ... (ITV News)

The Met Office has issued weather warnings for wind and rain this weekend as holiday drivers are warned to leave plenty of time for their journeys.

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UK weather warning as Met Office says new storm will batter Wales ... (WalesOnline)

It comes just two weeks after Storm Darragh caused widespread disruption and days after parts of Wales was hit by flash flooding.

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NI set for further disruption as two-day weather warning issued (Belfast Live)

On Saturday, the Met Office says a period of strong winds is "likely to lead to some transport disruption"

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Met Office issues two weekend weather warnings as 70mph gales ... (North Wales Live)

Two wind warnings have been issued for North Wales this weekend. The Met Office today warned that the region was in for a weekend of strong winds with gusts ...

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Weather warning issued ahead of 'sustained strong and gusty ... (Donegal Live)

Winds are expected to veer northwesterly and will be coupled with large coastal waves, according to Met Éireann.

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Met Eireann Storm Eowyn weather warning for six Irish areas as ... (Galway Beo)

Met Eireann has issued a Yellow Weather Warning covering six Irish counties as Storm Eowyn is expected to lash the country. On Thursday evening 19 December ...

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Weather warning issued for Co Leitrim this weekend, as strong ... (Shannonside)

Met Eireann says difficult travelling conditions can be expected, and is urging people to stay back, stay high and stay dry.

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Met Eireann issues weather warning for several counties this weekend (Irish Mirror)

With many heading home for Christmas early over the coming days, those on their way to certain areas could face difficult travelling conditions on Saturday ...

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Met Office issues weekend weather warnings for Wales as holiday ... (Nation.Cymru)

Weather warnings have been issued by the Met Office as rain and disruptive winds are expected to hit Christmas holiday drivers this weekend.

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Wind weather warnings in place across Yorkshire this weekend (Leeds Live)

Two yellow weather warnings for wind have been put in place across Yorkshire this weekend. According to the Met Office, there will be high winds across parts of ...

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Met Office issues wind warnings of up to 85mph across parts of UK ... (The Independent)

Met Office says area of low pressure will bring rain and strong winds across large swathes of the UK.

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Weekend weather: Wet and windy with Status Yellow warnings (Agriland)

The weekend weather forecast looks set to bring a mix of wet and windy weather in parts of the country. Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow weather.

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Yellow Weather Warning Issued For Clare - Clare FM (Clare FM)

The low level alert for wind comes into effect at 3am tomorrow and also applies to counties Galway, Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal. - Advertisement -. Met ...

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Status Yellow wind warnings issued for six coastal counties this ... (thejournal.ie)

Yellow wind warnings will be in effect over the weekend in Clare, Galway, Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal. 5.51pm, 19 Dec 2024.

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Weather warning: Met Éireann issues wind alert for six counties (The Irish Times)

Strong winds and 'large' coastal waves are forecast for Clare, Galway, Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal.

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Met Office issues two weather warnings as 85mph winds set to hit ... (The Independent)

Met Office says area of low pressure will bring rain and strong winds across large swathes of the UK.

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Met Éireann issues weather warnings during weekend before ... (BreakingNews.ie)

A status-yellow wind warning will be in place for Galway, Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal from 3am on Saturday until 2pm on Sunday. Advertisement. A similar ...

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Yellow weather warnings issued as 85mph set to batter parts of UK ... (Sky News)

There could be "significant disruption" to travel networks as people head away for Christmas, with parts of the country facing wind gusts of 85mph.

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Mayo weather warning to be in place during weekend before ... (Western People)

Met Éireann say there will be sustained strong and gusty westerly winds veering northwesterly, coupled with large coastal waves. Potential impacts include wave ...

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Wind warnings issued for eight counties as Met Éireann warn of ... (Independent.ie)

A Status Yellow wind warning has been issued for eight counties in the north and west, as Irish people do their last Christmas shopping.

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Met Office gives exact time winds will be fiercest where you live ... (Gloucestershire Live)

Drivers heading home for Christmas could face disruptive winds with some gusts in the country hitting speeds of up to 85mph. A severe weather warning covering ...

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Yellow weather warning this Sunday following in wake of Storm ... (Newsroom)

The Met Office has issued a fresh yellow weather warning for wind this Sunday (22 December), with gale-force winds of up to 70mph set to hit the majority of ...

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Weather warnings issued as Christmas getaway begins (The Irish News)

Roads and public transport could be disrupted by strong winds as people travel across the country for the festive period, the Met Office said.

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