Storm Dave: Around 3,000 without power as flights cancelled and Wexford wind warning upgraded
Eva Osborne
Storm Dave has arrived in Ireland, with Met Éireann warning of severe gusts and coastal gales.
An orange wind warning has been issued for Wexford from 6pm to 9pm on Saturday.
The rest of the country is under a yellow wind warning until 2am tomorrow.
Around 3,000 homes and businesses are without power, with Bundoran in Co Donegal and Clara in Co Offaly among the worst affected.
Dublin Airport has said that 15 flights have been cancelled today as the effects of Storm Dave are felt.
There have also been 16 'go-arounds' and one diversion, due to challenging wind conditions.
It said further disruption is possible later, with winds expected to strengthen.
Passengers due to fly today have been advised to check with their airline for updates.
Meanwhile, Donegal and Mayo have been under a status yellow rain warning from 8am. This warning will expire at 4pm on Saturday afternoon.
Met Éireann said Storm Dave will bring very strong southerly winds, veering westerly by the evening.
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The weather forecaster said possible impacts include some fallen trees and branches, wave overtopping, difficult travelling conditions, and debris.
The UK Met Office's wind warning for Antrim, Armagh, Down, Fermanagh, Tyrone, and Derry will come into effect at 2pm and expire at 3am on Sunday morning.
Met Éireann warned that strong onshore winds, coinciding with high tide, will increase the risk of wave overtopping and coastal flooding.
Rain is set to be heavy and persistent in the north and north-west at first. Over high ground in Ulster, there is a possibility that precipitation may fall as sleet.
It will be drier elsewhere for a time before persistent and heavy rain spreads eastwards across the country through the afternoon, with spot flooding possible.
There will be a clearance to scattered showers following from the west later. Highest temperatures will range from nine to 12 degrees.
