ALERT: New storm named as severe gusts expected in Mayo and across Ireland

Very strong to gale force winds are expected across the country
The latest storm bound for Ireland has been officially named.
On Thursday night and Friday, a deepening Low-Pressure system,
, is forecast to track across Ireland.Very strong to gale force winds are expected across the country with the potential for damaging wind gusts and disruption in places. Transitory falls of sleet and snow are expected too, especially across west and northwest counties. High seas and spells of heavy rain are expected also.
The latest weather model updates for storm on Thursday night into Friday are worrying as they bring the center of the storm further South with severe gusts into Ireland. This can still change but not looking good at present. Keep up to date with forecasts. pic.twitter.com/BYmMMslhV8
— Carlow Weather (@CarlowWeather) January 21, 2025
Met Éireann is continuously monitoring the evolving situation and weather warnings will be issued as confidence in the forecast track/intensity of the Low-Pressure system improves.
Forecast updates on: https://www.met.ie/