Ireland Braces for Wet and Windy Saturday

Ireland is bracing for a wet and windy Saturday as a developing weather system to the west of the country moves closer, according to satellite imagery from NOAA.

The remnants of ex-tropical system Fernand are merging with a separate shortwave to the north, and the system is expected to become centred just northwest of Donegal Bay.

Tomorrow will bring heavy bursts of rain, with the potential for localised flooding in some areas. Rain is expected to clear the southwest by late morning, giving way to sunny spells and isolated showers, while the northeast will see rain lingering until early evening.

Wind gusts could reach 90-100km/h in exposed Atlantic coastal spots, with gusts of 65-80 km/h elsewhere.

Met Éireann has issued a series of weather warnings for Ireland this weekend, with southerly and southwesterly winds expected to reach gale strength along much of the country’s coastline.

Unsettled conditions will continue over the next 10 to 14 days, with frequent rainfall, scattered showers, and occasional strong winds.

Daytime temperatures are expected to remain below average, while nights will feel noticeably cooler. Rainfall totals are likely to stay above normal, posing challenges for farmers and outdoor activities.