Storm Boelo is expected to impact Ireland from early today with a Status Orange rain warning for Kerry and Galway coming into effect from 7am to end at 2pm.
Severe winds will impact northern and western counties later in the morning as the storm tracks to the north of Ireland.
A Status Orange wind warning will come into effect from 2pm for counties Donegal, Leitrim, Galway, Mayo and Sligo and will last until 9am tomorrow.
In Northern Ireland a Status Amber warning will be in place for counties Derry and Antrim from 9pm this evening to 9pm tomorrow evening.
In Kerry there are fears that the rainfall could lead to flooding as the county had already experienced significant rain during Storm Austen yesterday.
⚠️Weather warnings issued for Sat Oct 24th into Sun 25th⚠️ A combination of wind & rain warnings will come into effect for S, W & NW counties from the early hours of tomorrow (Saturday) morning, due to conditions associated with #StormBoelo More here👇 https://t.co/daaKPKzpEv https://t.co/uadRZSNWsK
— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) October 23, 2026
Met Éireann has warned of possible impacts stemming from Storm Boelo, including damage to homes and businesses, disruption and delays to public transport.
Other impacts include difficult travelling conditions, disruption to outdoor events and flooding.
Members of the public have been warned of potentially large coastal waves, dangerous conditions at sea, damage to power lines, power outages and fallen trees.
Scottish rail lines to close
Rail lines in western and northern Scotland are set to close later as the country braces itself for Storm Boelo, which is expected to sweep in with gusts of up to 80mph.
Forecasters have issued an amber warning for much of Scotland this evening and tomorrow morning as the storm hits.
A UK Met Office yellow warning of strong winds over the weekend has been upgraded to amber for all of mainland Scotland and islands off its west coast.
Watch: Colman O’Sullivan reports from Met Éireann’s forecast office
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Ferry sailings cancelled
Stena Line sailings from Dublin to Holyhead have been cancelled for the rest of today.
The 10am ferries from Holyhead to Dublin will sail.
Irish Ferries says its sailings from Dublin to Holyhead will depart early today.
Services from Holyhead will also depart early, but the last ferry of the day at 19.30 is in doubt.
Services from Rosslare to Pembroke have also been affected with on Irish Ferries crossing from Wales cancelled
Passengers with bookings are advised to contact the ferry companies.
Heavy rain will impact first
Senior forecaster with Met Éireann Gerry Murphy said Storm Boelo will see heavy rain developing in the west, sweeping quickly across the country, bringing very wet and windy weather throughout today.
He said that in terms of rainfall, the western counties – and in particular counties Kerry, Cork, Limerick and Clare – could get some very heavy rain from this.
The National Director of the National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management advised homeowners in the northwest to tie up loose outdoor furniture ahead of the arrival of the storm.
Keith Leonard said the Atlantic seaboard will get more impactful weather over the next day or two, with really strong winds in the northwest.
He said it is always a good idea in advance of storms to charge up mobile phones.
“That is your lifeline in an emergency situation. If you find yourself in an emergency, call 999 or 112,” he said.