{"id":266090,"date":"2026-01-27T07:20:08","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T07:20:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/266090\/"},"modified":"2026-01-27T07:20:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T07:20:08","slug":"hazardous-travel-conditions-as-storm-chandra-hits-ireland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/266090\/","title":{"rendered":"Hazardous travel conditions as Storm Chandra hits Ireland"},"content":{"rendered":"

Met \u00c9ireann has warned of hazardous travel conditions as Storm Chandra brings strong winds and heavy rain across the country.<\/p>\n

The forecaster said persistent rain will fall on already saturated ground, leading to a risk of localised and river flooding.<\/p>\n

A Status Yellow rain warning is in effect for Carlow, Kilkenny, Louth, Wexford, Wicklow and Waterford until 11pm.<\/p>\n

The entire country also remains under a Status Yellow wind warning until the same time as Storm Chandra passes over the country.<\/p>\n

Wet & windy today as #StormChandra<\/a> tracks northwards over Ireland.<\/p>\n

Heavy rain this morning will gradually clear northwards with heavy or prolonged showers following. Fresh to strong, gusty E to SE winds with gales near coasts, later becoming W to SW in Munster.<\/p>\n

Highs of 5-9 C pic.twitter.com\/xCx7HxjzKS<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Met \u00c9ireann (@MetEireann) January 27, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Met \u00c9ireann has warned the strong gust could lead to wave overtopping, fallen trees and loose debris.<\/p>\n

There are reports of some localised flooding around Co Dublin and north Wicklow this morning.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Iarnr\u00f3d \u00c9ireann said major disruptions are expected to DART and commuter services with reports of flooding at several locations.<\/p>\n

Update: Phoenix Park Tunnel services can expect delays due to flooding.<\/p>\n

Services have resumed through Broombridge with speed restrictions in place.<\/p>\n

DART, Commuter & Intercity services can expect significant delays due to flooding at several locations. -AD #StormChandra<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/zjtX82ENME<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Iarnr\u00f3d \u00c9ireann (@IrishRail) January 27, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

A number of ferry sailings have been cancelled, with Irish Ferries, Stena Line both reporting cancellations between Dublin and Holyhead.<\/p>\n

An Amber wind warning is in place for Antrim, Derry and Down until 9pm, with the remaining counties in Northern Ireland under a Yellow level warning until midnight.<\/p>\n

Gust of 95-110km\/h will affect eastern Northern Ireland, with possible 120km\/h gusts in coastal locations, with the UK Met Office warning that “easterly winds of this strength are unusual and are likely to be impactful”.<\/p>\n

A Status Orange marine warning will also come into effect for coastal areas in the south from 9am until 4pm.<\/p>\n

\"Storm<\/p>\n

With rain falling on already saturated ground and many rivers already at high levels, there is a significant risk of flooding over the coming hours.<\/p>\n

The River Slaney in Enniscorthy, Co Wexford, is of particular concern with Wexford County Council saying its crews remain on standby to provide assistance if required.<\/p>\n

Waterford County Council said last night the “situation at Passage East and Tramore Prom is being monitored and flood defence barriers will be activated if required”.<\/p>\n

It advised the public “to exercise caution, heed public safety advice and avoid unnecessary journeys” as driving conditions may be hazardous, with surface water flooding expected.<\/p>\n

In a statement, Louth County Council warned “rivers across the county may break their banks and spill onto floodplains”, adding sandbags will be available from a number of locations.<\/p>\n

The Cooley Peninsula, it said, is “expected to experience very high rainfall, leading to swollen rivers and streams, which may burst their banks and cause significant runoff from mountain areas”.<\/p>\n

Conditions are expected to worsen from this afternoon onwards based on the low pressure, winds and rainfall forecasted.<\/p>\n

Storm Chandra is the third named storm of the year.<\/p>\n