Met Éireann issues fresh wind warning with possible storm bearing down on Ireland

Met Éireann has issued a fresh wind warning with a possible storm bearing down on Ireland in the coming days. 

The weather service has issued a Status Yellow wind warning for the whole country, with very strong and gusty southwest winds expected on Sunday (January 21) and Monday (January 22). 

According to Met Éireann, people should be wary of significant coastal waves, difficult travelling conditions, and displaced debris or loose objects. 

The warning is valid from 11am on Sunday to 6am on Monday. 

A Status Amber and Status Yellow wind warning has also been issued by the UK Met Office for counties in Northern Ireland including Antrim, Armagh, Down, Fermanagh, Tyrone, and Derry. 

Storm Isha will bring a spell of very strong winds during Sunday evening into Monday, with disruption to travel and utilities likely. 

The Amber warning is in place from 6pm on Sunday to 9am on Monday, with the Status Yellow wind warning valid from 12pm on Sunday to 12pm on Monday.