With the storm coupled with spring tides, the forecaster said coastal flooding was likely. A status yellow warning for wind and rain is in operation for the rest of the country until midnight on Wednesday. Status Yellow – Wind and Rain warning for Ireland Very strong and gusty southwesterly winds in conjunction with spring tides, may lead to coastal flooding. Met Eireann said the strong winds combined with spring tides may lead to coastal flooding in places. In Northern Ireland, a Met Office yellow wind and rain warning covering the entire region came into effect at 2am on Wednesday and lifted at 10am.

Source: The Herald December 27, 2023 12:36 UTC