Storm Barra hits country - Yellow warning for Tipp

Storm Barra is currently bringing very strong and disruptive winds and heavy rain to Ireland, the strongest and most impactful winds expected across western areas.

Met Éireann has issued a Red wind warning for county Cork, Kerry and Clare as Storm Barra is expected to bring severe and damaging wind gusts in excess of 130km/h. An Orange wind warning is also in place for many western counties and some eastern counties, with a Yellow wind warning covering the rest of the country including Tipperary.

Dangerous conditions are also expected at sea with marine warnings in place along all Irish coasts, including a Red marine warning for southwestern sea areas.

A yellow rain warning is also in place nationwide, as the strong winds from Storm Barra are accompanied by heavy rain

YELLOW WARNING

Storm Barra will bring widespread mean speeds of 50 to 65 km/h and gusts of 90 to 110 km/h with localised stronger winds likely. Heavy rain will also bring risks of surface flooding and, due to a combination of high waves, storm surge and high tide, coastal flooding is expected. Disruption to power and travel are likely.

The weather warning remains in place until 6pm on Wednesday, December 8.