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Wind warnings in place ahead of arrival of Storm Henry

A number of weather warnings are in place this morning, with another storm set to pass over ...
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07.29 1 Feb 2016


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Wind warnings in place ahead of arrival of Storm Henry

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07.29 1 Feb 2016


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A number of weather warnings are in place this morning, with another storm set to pass over Ireland later today.

Storm Henry is expected to bring gusts of up to 130 kilometres per hour to parts of the country.

Motorists are being urged to watch out for fallen trees and debris on roads.

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An orange warning for wind is in place for Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Sligo, Clare, Cork, Kerry and Limerick.

Met Éireann says winds will reach speeds between 65 and 80 km/h with gusts between 110 and 130 km/h in those areas.

A yellow warning is in effect for Leinster, Cavan, Monaghan, Roscommon, Tipperary and Waterford.

Both of the advisories are in place until midnight.

Forecaster with Met Éireann Harm Louts says Henry will be similar to recent storms, with the peak of the storm expected to be in the afternoon and early evening.


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