Storm Floris live warnings and tracker as Met Eireann names 'danger zones'
The storm system, currently forming south of Nova Scotia, is being propelled toward Ireland by an unusually strong jet stream. It's expected to deepen rapidly - dropping 20hPa in just 24 hours - before hitting the northwest of the country late Sunday into Monday.
Met Eireann says Storm Floris could bring very strong winds, heavy rain and widespread disruption, especially in western and northwestern counties. So-called "danger zones" may face fallen trees, power outages, structural damage and localised flooding.
The timing is especially disruptive, with outdoor events, festivals and camping trips planned nationwide. Temporary structures like tents could be hit by strong gusts and flying debris, forecasters have warned.
Met Eireann forecaster Andrew Doran-Sherlock said the storm will bring "wet and unseasonably windy weather" and that many people may be at increased risk due to exposure outdoors. Wave overtopping is also possible in coastal areas, despite low neap tides.
The public is advised to monitor updates, adjust plans accordingly and follow guidance from local authorities as Storm Floris nears.
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Met Eireann forecaster Andrew Doran-Sherlock said: "Storm Floris will bring a spell of wet and unseasonably windy weather, particularly for northwestern areas, through Sunday night and into Monday. However, there is still some uncertainty in the details so the full impacts of the system cannot yet be determined. By Saturday though, the event will be within the range of our high-resolution DINI forecasting model and warnings will be issued.
"However, as this is a Public Holiday Weekend with a large number of outdoor events and with many people going camping, etc, and with an increased usage of temporary structures such as tents, more people will be at a greater risk of exposure than would normally be the case. And while we are in a period of neap tides, with lowest tidal ranges of this cycle expected on Sunday and Monday, strong onshore winds and high waves may cause wave overtopping in low-lying coastal areas in the northwest and west.
"Our advice would be to pay attention to the weather forecasts and warnings issued over the weekend and take them into consideration with any plans you have. And as always, please heed the advice of local authorities."
08:54 KEY EVENT
2am to 1pm Monday - Status Yellow Wind Warning for Clare, Galway, Mayo and Sligo
Storm Floris: Very strong and blustery southwest winds veering westerly, with some damaging gusts
Possible Impacts: Dangerous travelling conditions
Outdoor events may be impacted
Structural damage
Fallen trees, debris and loose objects
Power outages
Wave overtopping
2am Monday to 10am Monday - Status Yellow Rain Warning for Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo
Storm Floris: Spells of heavy rain, with a chance of thunder.
Possible Impacts: Difficult travelling conditions
Lightning damage
Localised flooding
4am to 4pm Monday - Status Yellow Wind Warning for Cavan, Donegal, Monaghan and Leitrim
Storm Floris: Very strong and blustery southwest winds veering westerly, with some damaging gusts.
Possible Impacts: Dangerous travelling conditions
Outdoor events may be impacted
Structural damage
Fallen trees, debris and loose objects
Power outages
Wave overtopping
6pm Monday to 6am Tuesday - Status Yellow Wind Warning for Antrim, Armagh, Down, Fermanagh, Tyrone and Derry
Storm Floris is likely to bring a spell of unseasonably strong and potentially disruptive winds to northern UK on Monday into early Tuesday.
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