Storm Darragh is the fourth named storm of the season and is expected to bring high winds and heavy rain to Ireland over the next 48 hours. Weather warnings are already active, with the UK Met Office issuing warnings for Northern Ireland and Ireland's western seaboard.
The fourth named storm of the season, Storm Darragh , is set to hit Ireland with high winds and heavy rain over the next 48 hours. The western seaboard is bracing for the impact, with winds expected to cause localised debris, difficult travelling conditions, and damage to power lines. Weather warnings are already in effect for Kerry , Clare , Galway , Mayo , Sligo , Leitrim , and Donegal , with the UK Met Office also issuing warnings for Northern Ireland .
The wind warning will be upgraded to orange from Friday night, with potential wave overtopping and localised flooding, particularly in the affected counties
Storm Darragh Weather Warnings High Winds Heavy Rain Ireland Kerry Clare Galway Mayo Sligo Leitrim Donegal UK Met Office
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