Weather warnings are now in place in eight counties as Storm Floris makes landfall in Ireland.

Met Éireann has warned that the storm is likely to bring very strong and blustery southwest winds veering westerly, with some damaging gusts, as well as spells of heavy rain with a chance of thunder.

A Status Yellow wind warning is in effect in counties Clare, Galway, Mayo, and Sligo, and is valid until 1pm.

A second Status Yellow wind warning is ineffect in counties Cavan, Donegal, Monaghan, and Leitrim, and is valid until 4pm.

While a Status Yellow rain warning is in effect in counties Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, and Sligo.

This is valid from until 10am.

Met Éireann has warned of dangerous travelling conditions, fallen trees, debris and loose objects as well as possible power outages and wave overtopping.

There may also be lightning damage, structural damage and localised flooding

A Status Orange storm warning from Bloody Foreland to Malin Head to Fair Head will be in effect from 9am until 12 noon, with westerly winds may reach storm force 10 at times.

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Director of Emergency Services with Donegal County Council Gary Martin said the effects of the storm will be felt most keenly in the county from around 6am.

He added that its effects will mostly be felt along the Atlantic coast.

However, associated risks are being accounted for, he said.

“The combination of heavy rain and strong winds brings risks of localised flooding, difficult driving conditions, and possibly falling trees or debris, particularly since trees are in full leaf.

“We’re urging people to exercise caution, especially during the hours of darkness,” Mr Martin added.

#StormFloris⚠️Yellow Warnings

⚠️Wind Warning – Clare, Galway, Mayo, Sligo
⏲️Mon 02:00 to 13:00

⚠️Wind Warning – Cavan, Donegal, Monaghan, Leitrim
⏲️Mon 04:00 to 16:00

⚠️ Rain Warning – Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Sligo
⏲️Mon 02:00 to 10:00

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— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) August 2, 2025

He said that while summer storms are not unheard of in the area, it is unusual to see storms of this nature during the August Bank Holiday.

The UK Met Office also issued a Status Yellow wind warning for counties Antrim, Armagh, Down, Fermanagh, Tyrone and Derry.

This alert is due to come into effect at 6am and is valid until 6am tomorrow.

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has said the district’s forests, country parks and trials will be closed to cars and pedestrians.

This, it said, is due to “the increased likelihood and risks associated with falling branches and debris”.

The council advised the public “not to visit our play parks, outdoor sport facilities and outdoor recreational areas” alongside coastal amenities such as beaches and harbours.


Fallen trees seen after a recent storm in Galway (file image)

Cavan County Council said its crews will be “mobilised from early morning to deal with any emergency situations as they develop”.

It advised road users to to keep vigilant for falling or fallen debris on roads, and urged cyclists and pedestrians to ensure they are visible to other road users.

Householders, it said, should secure large items such as lawn furniture or trampolines.

Storm Floris is expected to track over the northwes, before moving over Scotland and clearing into the North Sea.

The storm, Met Éireann warned, will “very strong and blustery southwest winds veering westerly, with some damaging gusts” alongside heavy rain and a chance of thunder.

It cautioned the potential affects of the storm may impact outdoor events and may cause dangerous travelling conditions, structural damage, trees to fall and debris.

It also warned of the possibility of power outages, wave overtopping, lightning damage and localised flooding.