A second storm is due to hit the country on Saturday, with five counties issued with Status Orange weather warnings, as Storm Austen dissipates this morning.
Five counties have been hit with a Status Orange level weather conditions, and a broader Status Yellow warning to hit nine counties, as Storm Beolo looks set to take over.
An Orange warning was issued for Kerry for rain from 7am to 2pm tomorrow, with an Orange wind warning being issued to Donegal, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo, taking effect from 2pm Saturday to 9am Sunday morning.
❗️Update: Galway added to Status Orange Wind Warning.
— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) October 23, 2026
It was also confirmed that a Status Yellow warning for rain was issued in Clare, Cork, Donegal, Galway, Kerry, Leitrim, Limerick, Mayo and Sligo. This will be effective from 4am Saturday to 3pm the next day.
This comes after Storm Austen hit Ireland overnight, with a Status Yellow warning for rain and wind issued for Leinster and Munster. This came into effect from 7pm last night, before finishing at 10am this morning.
Prior to this, two Status Orange rain warnings which were in place in Dublin, Wexford and Wicklow until 8am, while Cork, Kerry and Waterford's warning remained in place until 8am.
Localised flooding has been an issue across the country, with county council crews dealing with the aftermath. Motorists have also been asked to leave extra time for any journeys to avoid delays and also be aware of any fallen trees, debris especially during peak commuting times.
