Strong winds and rain are expected to peak today amid a status Yellow warning.
Met Éireann issued warnings in several parts of Ireland from early this morning to early-to-mid afternoon following Storm Antoni’s arrival.
Rain and wind warnings are in place for Monaghan, Dublin, Kildare, Longford, Louth, Meath, Westmeath, Wicklow from roughly 6am this morning to 11am. It warned people can expect spot flooding and difficult travel conditions.
Met Éireann also issued wind warnings in Meath and Louth until 9am, in Dublin and Wicklow until 11am and Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Munster until 1pm.
'Pulling away ahead of schedule'
Meteorologist Alan O’Reilly said Storm Antoni is “pulling away a little ahead of schedule”.
“Wind will peak over the next few hours before slowly easing,” he said on Twitter/X.
Remember the weather will improve from this afternoon with sunny spells and winds easing and just off showers. Sunday will see plenty of sunny spells and scattered heavy showers mainly in East. pic.twitter.com/uT27orpP6L
— Carlow Weather (@CarlowWeather) August 5, 2023
“Remember the weather will improve from this afternoon with sunny spells and winds easing and just off showers.”
There have been reports of trees falling in the middle of the roads following last night’s winds.
#CorkTraffic Reports of a tree down on Tay Road in Cobh. Take care on approach. #StormAntoni pic.twitter.com/863VrOw08g
— Cork Safety Alerts (@CorkSafetyAlert) August 5, 2023
Met Éireann also issued a small marine craft warning for the west coast today with wind forces at six or higher.
The Irish Coast Guard are advising people planning any water-based activities this Bank Holiday weekend to check forecasts in advance of going out.
Coast Guard Operations Manager Gerard O' Flynn said people should not swim alone this weekend.
“Make sure somebody ashore is monitoring,” he said. “Equally, only swim in areas with which you are familiar and preferably lifeguard-protected beaches.
“We do acknowledge and know that not all beaches have lifeguards, but it's very important that you only swim in areas with which we are familiar and that you know are safe.”
