Storm Dave: Wind warnings come into effect as Met Éireann warns gusts will be 'severe'
Eva Osborne
Storm Dave has arrived in Ireland, with Met Éireann warning of severe gusts and coastal gales.
The entire country came under a status yellow wind warning at 1pm. It will expire at 2am on Sunday morning.
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 traveling 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 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.
DIt 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 follow from to the west later. Highest temperatures will range from nine to 12 degrees.
