Potential flooding and stormy conditions this Easter weekendMet Éireann has sent out a weather warning advisory ahead of the Easter Bank Holiday Weekend, with potential for some unsettled weather. It looks to be very mixed over the Easter period, with a mobile Atlantic flow affecting the country, with some stormy conditions possible on Saturday. There is potential for severe west to southwest gusts, and a strong chance of coastal flooding. Areas in the west and north coasts will be vulnerable to flooding, especially in low-lying locations.ÉireannThere are expected to be strong onshore winds, and when these combine with high waves, this may cause wave overtopping and flooding in low-lying and exposed coastal areas. Warnings over the next few days are likely to be issued by Met Eireann, with a High Tide Advisory coming into effect from Friday to Monday.

Source: Irish Independent April 01, 2026 13:40 UTC