Met Éireann has issued several Status Yellow warnings as Storm Floris approaches, bringing the threat of damaging winds, heavy rain, and possible thunderstorms to parts of Ireland on Monday.
Warnings have been issued for both wind and rain, affecting counties in the west, northwest, and midlands. A Status Yellow wind warning will be in place for Clare, Galway, Mayo, and Sligo from 2am until 1pm on Monday. Cavan, Donegal, Monaghan, and Leitrim will face similar conditions between 4am and 4pm the same day.
A separate Status Yellow rain warning will also impact Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, and Sligo from 2am to 10am on Monday, with Met Éireann warning of heavy downpours and a risk of thunder.
The national forecaster said Storm Floris will bring “very strong and blustery southwest winds veering westerly, with some damaging gusts.” These conditions are expected to cause travel disruption, potential structural damage, fallen trees, and debris. There is also a risk of power outages, localised flooding, wave overtopping along coastal areas, and lightning-related damage.
The warnings come at a particularly sensitive time, with the Bank Holiday weekend drawing large crowds to various outdoor events, including festivals and camping trips. Forecaster Andrew Doran-Sherlock noted that the unseasonal storm could have a greater impact due to the increased number of people exposed to outdoor conditions.
“As it’s a Bank Holiday weekend, with numerous outdoor events scheduled—including camping—more people will be at a greater risk of exposure than would normally be the case,” Doran-Sherlock said. “Our advice would be to pay attention to the weather forecasts and warnings issued over the weekend and take them into consideration with any plans you have.”
The UK Met Office has also named Storm Floris, making it the sixth named storm of the 2024/2025 season. It has issued a Yellow Wind Warning from 6am Monday to 6am Tuesday, covering northern parts of the UK, including Scotland, Northern Ireland, north Wales, and northern England.
As the storm approaches, authorities on both sides of the Irish Sea are urging the public to remain vigilant, monitor official updates, and exercise caution, particularly when travelling or attending outdoor events.
