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‘Snowfall accumulations’ expected after Storm Ciara

Storm Ciara is set to continue to batter the country, with gusts of up to 110km/h expected. 

Met Éireann has issued a new status yellow wind warning, which is valid from 12pm today (Sunday, February 9th), until 12pm tomorrow (Monday, February 10th). 

“Storm Ciara will continue to produce very strong west to southwest winds over Ireland with mean speeds of 50-65km/h and gusts generally of between 90 and 110km/h, higher in Atlantic coastal areas.”

“A combination of spring tides and high seas will result in a significant risk of coastal flooding.” the national forecaster warned.

Snow/ice warning 

Meanwhile, the entire country is being placed under a status yellow snow/ice warning from 0:01 on Monday until 23.59 on Tuesday. 

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“Widespread wintry showers on Monday and Tuesday with some snowfall accumulations, especially in the west and north. Some disruption to travel is possible, particularly over higher routes.” 

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