MET Éireann issued a Status Yellow wind warning for eight counties with gusts of up to 100kmh possible on Thursday. A Status Yellow gale warning has also been issued for fishermen and sailors from Mizen Head to Erris Head and Fair Head with winds likely to reach gale or strong gale force. "There will be some rough conditions across inland lakes too. "Friday will be a blustery day with fresh southwest winds, strong at times near coastal areas especially in the north and northwest." "There will be sunny spells and showers, showers frequent across the west and north with dry spells in the southeast and highest temperatures of 16C to 20C."

Source: Irish Independent August 11, 2021 12:52 UTC