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Status orange warning issued for three counties ahead of Storm Ciara

Jonathan Duane
Jonathan Duane

04:07 7 Feb 2020


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Galway, Mayo and Donegal can expect gusts of up to 120km/h.

Met Eireann has issued a status orange wind warning for Donegal, Galway and Mayo.

The alert for Donegal and Mayo will come into effect at noon tomorrow and will last until 4pm.

The warning for Galway will take effect from 1 o'clock tomorrow afternoon until 6pm that evening.

Winds of up 120 kilometres an hour are expected across the three counties, as Storm Ciara hits Ireland.

Brian Farrell, from the Road Safety Authority, said the change of weather could be dangerous for motorists and cyclists.

''Drivers need to be on the lookout for flooded roads especially in coastal areas'', he said.

''And obviously never drive through flooded roads, but they've also got to look out for downed trees and branches.''


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