DONEGAL will escape the worst of today’s weather – as a Yellow Alert was issued for the county.
However many other counties have been issued with an Orange Alert, with higher winds.
Winds gusting up to 100km/hr will hit Donegal overnight tonight however.
This has the potential to knock out power lines.
The alerts are expected to continue for several days with a further storm on the way on Tuesday, says Met Eireann.
The worst of the weather has been in the south and west of the country, however there has been damage to some coastal areas in Donegal – with a road in Malin torn away by stones brought in on the high tide.
STATUS YELLOW
Wind Warning for Connacht, Cavan, Monaghan, Donegal, Carlow, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Longford, Offaly, Westmeath, Clare, Limerick and Tipperary
South to southeast winds will reach mean wind speeds of 45 to 65 km/h, with gusts of 80 to 100 km/h overnight and on Monday morning. The strongest winds will be along the coasts.
Issued:Sunday 02 February 2014 10:00
Valid:Monday 03 February 2014 00:01 to Monday 03 February 2014 12:00
