Exact time Storm Floris will hit Ireland amid ‘weather bomb' fears as Met Eireann pinpoint worst counties in 3 alerts
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But weather experts warned that these early warnings could still be upgraded as the storm's track becomes clearer.
A yellow wind warning for Clare, Galway, Mayo and Sligo will be in place from 2am until 1pm on Monday.
Met Eireann warned the public to expect "dangerous travelling conditions, outdoor events may be impacted, structural damage, fallen trees, debris and loose objects, power outages and wave overtopping".
Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo will be on alert for heavy rain and potential lightning damage from 2am until 10am on Monday.
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And Cavan, Donegal, Monaghan and Leitrim will be under a slightly later Status Yellow wind warning, in place from 4am on Monday.
Weather chiefs warned Storm Floris will bring "very strong and blustery southwest winds veering westerly, with some damaging gusts".
UK Met Office meteorologists yesterday said Floris could qualify as a "weather bomb" due to predicted air pressure levels before and during the storm, meaning the winds at the storm's centre would be extremely strong.
Met Eireann yesterday urged the public to take extreme care due to the latest major weather event striking over the August bank holiday weekend.
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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."
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