Ireland Weather Alert: Storm on the Horizon?
A weather warning has been issued for Ireland as experts are monitoring a potential storm brewing just around the corner. Fears are mounting that this unnamed storm could unleash very strong winds and torrential rain across the country this coming Saturday and Sunday.
While Met Éireann is already warning of heavy rainfall in the coming days, weather experts are urging caution due to the unpredictable nature of the situation. Alan O'Reilly, a respected Irish weather expert from Carlow Weather, shared a “worst-case scenario” forecast with his followers on X (formerly Twitter).
“Still huge uncertainty on the models for the weekend forecast,” O'Reilly stated, highlighting the conflicting projections. While the GFS model suggests a weaker low-pressure system, other models are indicating the potential for significant wind and rain. This discrepancy makes it difficult to accurately predict the storm's impact.
Worst-Case Scenario: Strong Winds on Sunday
According to O'Reilly, the UKMO model currently paints the grimmest picture, forecasting very strong winds early on Sunday. He further elaborated in a subsequent post, describing a “showery looking weekend with a risk of strong gusts Saturday night into Sunday morning but still some uncertainty over the details.”
Adding to the weather woes, Met Éireann has also issued a Status Yellow weather warning for low temperatures and ice, impacting ten counties: Carlow, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Longford, Meath, Offaly, Westmeath, Wicklow, and Tipperary. This warning is in effect from 11pm on Thursday until 8am on Friday.
This latest alert comes on the heels of a recent snow and ice warning for northern counties, further emphasizing the challenging weather conditions currently affecting Ireland. Residents are advised to stay informed and take necessary precautions.