A status orange wind warning for Cork, Kerry, Clare, Waterford and Wexford was in force until the early hours of this morning. The entire country was also subject to a status yellow wind and rain warning until the early hours. Separately, a status yellow wind and rain warning for Clare, Kerry, Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo came into effect this morning and is valid until 6am tomorrow. High winds forced a number of outdoor attractions, including Fota Wildlife Park, to close early as a precautionary measure. The year will end on a wild note with a combination of blustery winds, heavy rainfall and then a cold snap with the potential for heavy frost and ice over the next four days.

Source: Irish Independent December 28, 2023 06:25 UTC