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Met Éireann issued the updated wind warning this afternoon and said that the conditions could cause fallen trees, damage to power lines, very difficult travelling conditions and large coastal waves with wave overtopping.
The wind warning will come into effect at 5pm tomorrow for Leinster, Munster, Connacht, Cavan and Monaghan until 2am on Monday.
While a separate orange wind warning has been issued for Donegal, valid from 5pm on Sunday unitl 5am on Monday.
A status yellow wind warning is in place for the entire country from 11am on Sunday until 4am on Monday, with an extended yellow wind warning for counties Clare, Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo until 12pm on Monday.
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The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has advised road users to be cautious on the roads on Sunday and Monday. The very strong wind has the potential to cause fallen trees, damage to power and difficult travelling conditions, the RSA said.
The RSA have advised motorists to slow down and allow greater braking distances in the wet weather, especially on roads like motorways and dual carriageways, where there is a risk of aquaplaning.
They also said that drivers should not not attempt to drive through a flooded road.
“After going through water, drive slowly with your foot on the brake pedal for a short distance, this helps to dry the brakes,” the RSA said.
For other road users like pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists, it is important to wear high visibility material and have lights on the front and back of the bike.
“Take extra care when crossing the road or cycling in extremely windy conditions, as a sudden gust of wind could blow you into the path of an oncoming vehicle,” the RSA warned.
Today, there is a marine warning in operation for all Irish coastal waters with south to southwest winds potentially reaching gale force 8, Met Éireann has forecast.
There will be dry periods this morning but rain will develop throughout the day and become heavy at times in the west and southwest of the country.
Highest temperatures for Saturday will be between 8 and 11 degrees.
It will be wet and windy overnight with lowest temperatures of between 3 and 8 degrees.
Storm Isha is expected to track to the northwest of Ireland on Sunday, bringing with it strong southerly winds. Rain is also forecast for tomorrow with showers becoming heavy at times. Highest temperatures tomorrow will be between 10 and 13 degrees.
It will continue to be very windy overnight on Sunday with rain continuing too. Later on, clear spells and scattered showers will develop. Lowest overnight temperatures on Sunday will be between 3 and 7 degrees.
There is a chance of hail on Monday but Met Éireann said there will be sunny spells and scattered showers too. Highest temperatures of between 6 and 9 degrees.
It will be another wet and windy day on Tuesday with rain becoming heavy at times. Tuesday will also be mild with highest temperatures of between 10 and 14 degrees.
On Wednesday, most areas will be dry with sunny spells. There is a chance of some showers in the North during the day and highest temperatures will reach 9 or 10 degrees.
Beyond Wednesday, Met Éireann said the weather will turn more unsettled.
“Turning unsettled again with more wet and breezy weather expected,” Met Éireann said.
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