Ireland braces for the impact of Storm Eowyn, the fifth named storm of the season, which is predicted to bring strong winds, heavy rain, and potential for snow and flooding. Met Eireann has issued a weather advisory, with warnings expected as the storm's path and intensity become clearer.
People across Ireland are being advised to prepare for potentially severe weather conditions later this week. Storm Eowyn , pronounced Ay-oh-win, is the fifth named storm of the season and is predicted to bring strong winds and heavy rainfall. Met Eireann, Ireland 's national meteorological service, states that a deepening low-pressure system is expected to track across Ireland on Thursday night and Friday, potentially causing 'damaging wind gusts and disruption in places'.
The storm is also forecast to bring heavy rain, with sleet and snow likely, particularly in western and northern regions. Although it is anticipated to move away by Saturday, another low-pressure system is under surveillance for Sunday, which could bring additional strong winds and heavy rainfall. An official weather advisory has been issued, with warnings expected as the storm's approach and intensity become clearer.Alan O'Reilly, a weather expert tracking the forecast via his Carlow Weather social media accounts, described some of the latest projections as 'staggering'. However, he cautioned that various weather models show variations in the storm's path. O'Reilly explained that while one model shows exceptionally strong gusts offshore for Storm Eowyn, with significant strength impacting parts of Ireland, other models suggest a more southerly track. He emphasized that higher-resolution models would provide a clearer picture of the storm's details in the coming days. Meanwhile, Met Eireann has identified eight key dangers posed by Storm Eowyn, stating that the main impacts will be felt overnight on Thursday and throughout Friday, with some potentially lasting longer.Met Eireann's Deputy Head of Forecasting, Liz Coleman, outlined the potential dangers, emphasizing that Storm Eowyn will bring wet and very windy conditions, particularly in the west and northwest, on Friday. She warned that the very strong southwest winds, with damaging gusts, will begin late Thursday, creating dangerous travel conditions on Friday. The strong winds are likely to cause downed trees and potential power outages. Wave overtopping is also expected at high tide. Localized flooding is possible throughout Saturday, associated with the heavy rain and snowmelt. Coleman stressed that Status Orange wind warnings are likely for western and northwestern counties, but the forecast remains subject to change. She assured the public that Met Éireann's high-resolution model, providing information two days ahead, is being closely monitored. Coleman also cautioned that while Saturday may offer a brief respite from the storm, another weather system on Sunday could bring further impactful conditions. She stated that a different low-pressure system is forecast to bring strong winds and additional rain on Sunday, but the situation remains uncertain. She promised to provide updates as the week progresses.
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