Storm Darragh is developing into "a dangerous and very impactful storm," Met Éireann said while issuing several red weather warnings across Ireland today, Friday, December 6.
"Red warnings are issued when rare and very dangerous weather conditions are expected," Met Éireann meteorologist Liz Walsh said on Friday.
Storm Darragh "will be a significant and impactful weather event," Walsh said, adding that strong winds are expected across all parts of Ireland.
"The most intense and damaging gusts are expected to occur tonight [Friday] and early Saturday morning, especially in, but not limited to, the areas under red warning alerts," Walsh said.
Met Éireann says "this wind strength is infrequent and dangerous and can also pose a threat to life and property."
Met Éireann is urging people to follow the instructions and advice given by the authorities and to be prepared. Preparations include securing any loose objects and planning journeys safely "especially if you need to be out on Saturday morning as there could be trees or power lines down."
Walsh added: "There will also be heavy rain associated with Storm Darragh which may lead to some localised flooding, along with hazardous travelling conditions.”
Storm Darragh - Red weather warnings in Ireland
A Status Red wind warning was issued on Friday for Co Mayo. This red weather warning is valid from 9 pm on Friday to 3 am on Saturday.
Storm Darragh will bring extremely strong and gusty northwest winds, Met Éireann said in its red weather warning, adding that impacts include:
- Fallen trees
- Damage to power lines
- Dangerous travelling conditions
- Structural damage
- Wave overtopping
A Status Red wind warning was issued on Friday for Counties Clare and Galway. This red weather warning is valid from 9 pm on Friday to 2 am on Saturday.
Storm Darragh will bring extremely strong and gusty northwest winds, Met Éireann said in its red weather warning, adding that impacts include:
- Fallen trees
- Damage to power lines
- Dangerous travelling conditions
- Structural damage
- Wave overtopping
A Status Red wind warning was issued on Friday for Counties Donegal, Leitrim, and Sligo. This red weather warning is valid from 11 pm on Friday to 3 am on Saturday.
Storm Darragh will bring extremely strong and gusty northwest winds, Met Éireann said in its red weather warning, adding that impacts include:
- Fallen trees
- Damage to power lines
- Dangerous travelling conditions
- Structural damage
- Wave overtopping
Status Red - Wind warning for Donegal, Leitrim, Sligo, Wicklow, Clare, Galway, Mayo
Impacts:
— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) December 6, 2024
• Fallen trees
• Damage to power lines
• Dangerous travelling conditions
• Structural damage to temporary structures
• Wave overtoppinghttps://t.co/w5QtJ1UyEP pic.twitter.com/292mvLNVsg
A Status Red wind warning was issued on Friday for Co Wicklow. This red weather warning is valid from 1 am on Saturday to 6 am on Saturday.
Storm Darragh will bring extremely strong and gusty northwest winds, Met Éireann said in its red weather warning, adding that impacts include:
- Fallen trees
- Damage to power lines
- Dangerous travelling conditions
- Structural damage
Status Red - Wind warning for Wicklow⚠️
Storm Darragh: Extremely strong and gusty northwest winds.
Impacts:
• Fallen trees
• Damage to power lines
• Dangerous travelling conditions
• Structural damageValid: 01:00 Sat 07/12/2024 to 06:00 Sat 07/12/2024#StormDarragh pic.twitter.com/SkInmIkzS8
— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) December 6, 2024
Storm Darragh - Orange Weather Warnings in Ireland
A Status Orange wind warning was issued on Friday for Munster and Connacht. The orange weather warning is valid from 8 pm on Friday to 10 am on Saturday.
Storm Darragh will bring very strong and gusty northwest winds, Met Éireann said in its orange weather warning, adding that impacts include:
- Fallen trees
- Damage to power lines
- Very difficult travelling conditions
- Structural damage
- Wave overtopping
A Status Orange wind warning was issued on Friday for Leinster and Counties Cavan, Donegal, and Monaghan. This orange weather warning is valid from 11 pm on Friday to 10 am on Saturday.
Storm Darragh will bring very strong and gusty northwest winds, Met Éireann said in its orange weather warning, adding that impacts include:
- Fallen trees
- Damage to power lines
- Very difficult travelling conditions
- Structural damage
- Wave overtopping
⚠️#StormDarragh Update⚠️
Very strong & gusty northwest winds🌬️
Status Orange -Wind warning for Munster, Connacht
Valid: 20:00 Fri 06/12 to 10:00 Sat 07/12Status Orange - Wind warning for Leinster, Cavan, Donegal, Monaghan
— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) December 6, 2024
Valid: 22:00 Fri 06/12 to 10:00 Sat 07/12 pic.twitter.com/ljGmeoWImK
Storm Darragh - Yellow Weather Warnings in Ireland
A Status Yellow wind warning was issued on Thursday for all of Ireland. This yellow wind warning is valid from 3 pm on Friday to 3 pm on Saturday.
Storm Darragh will bring strong and gusty south to southwest winds veering northwest on Friday night, Met Éireann said in its yellow weather warning, adding that impacts include:
- Fallen trees
- Loose debris
- Difficult travelling conditions
- Some wave overtopping
A Status Yellow rain warning was issued on Thursday for Connacht and Counties Cavan, Clare, Donegal, Longford, Louth, Meath, Monaghan, and Westmeath. This yellow weather warning is valid from 10 am on Friday to 10 am on Saturday.
Storm Darragh will bring heavy rain on Friday followed by heavy showers Saturday morning, Met Éireann said in its yellow weather update, adding that impacts include:
- Localised flooding
- Poor visibility
- Difficult travelling conditions
Storm Darragh - Yellow Weather Warnings in Northern Ireland
A Yellow rain warning was issued by the UK Met Office on Thursday for Counties Antrim, Armagh, Derry, Down, Fermanagh, and Tyrone. This yellow rain warning is valid from 3 pm on Friday to 12 am on Saturday.
Heavy rain associated with Storm Darragh could lead to some flooding and disruption, the Met Office said in its warning.
A Yellow wind warning was issued by the UK Met Office on Thursday for Counties Antrim, Armagh, Derry, Down, Fermanagh, and Tyrone. This yellow wind warning is valid from 3 pm on Friday to 6 am on Saturday.
Strong winds associated with Storm Darragh will likely lead to some disruption and damage, the UK Met Office said in its yellow wind warning.
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