Storm Austen and severe weather warnings across Ireland
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Updated oct 24
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Weather warnings are active across parts of Ireland, including Galway, Cork, and Donegal, due to storms and heavy downpours.
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What happened
Weather warnings are active across parts of Ireland, including Galway, Cork, and Donegal, due to storms and heavy downpours.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Both Galway and Donegal are facing high tide advisory risks today.Sub-event
- Storm Austen lashes Ireland, prompting the Energy Saving Trust to provide advice on managing heating costs.Sub-event
Multiple Irish counties are under amber wind and orange rain warnings, impacting travel and events.1 source
- Yellow rain warnings have been issued for multiple counties in Ireland, including Cork, Kerry, Sligo, Mayo, Galway, and Donegal.Sub-event
Storms and heavy downpours trigger weather warnings in Galway, Cork, and Donegal.1 source
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Ireland
sovereign state in Northwestern Europe
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