New storm named as weather warnings issued ahead of its arrival to Ireland
Storm Chandra has been named by the UK Met Office due to heavy rain and strong winds affecting parts of the UK and Ireland tomorrow (Tuesday, January 27).
Storm Chandra has been named by the UK Met Office due to heavy rain and strong winds affecting parts of the UK and Ireland tomorrow (Tuesday, January 27).
In the meantime, Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow Rain warning for Carlow, Kilkenny, Louth, Wexford, Wicklow, and Waterford.
A Status Yellow Wind warning has also been issued for Cork, Kerry, Waterford, Dublin, Louth, Wexford, and Wicklow.
Storm Chandra has been named by the UK Met Office due to heavy rain and strong winds affecting parts of the UK and Ireland, tomorrow 27/01.
— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) January 26, 2026
Keep up to date with the weather forecast at https://t.co/YJqxvBBwTs pic.twitter.com/7zpZyB08w0
Possible impacts include localised flooding, river flooding, fallen trees and loose debris, and difficult travel conditions.
The weather warning will be valid for these counties from midnight (rain warning)/5am (wind warning) until 11pm on Tuesday.
Forecast updates on: https://www.met.ie/
