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Munster, Connacht and Donegal have all been issued with a status yellow rainfall warning as storm Jorge, pronounced ‘Hor-hay’, tracks to the northwest of the country on Saturday.
Rainfall accumulations of 20mm to 30mm are expected during Friday and Saturday generally, but 40mm to 50mm is forecast in parts of Kerry, with a continuing risk of flooding due to already saturated ground and elevated river levels, Met Éireann said.
The rainfall is likely to compound flooding on farms in parts of the midlands and west, as rivers have burst their banks and some farmers are seeking alternative accommodation for stock.
Orange wind warning
Counties Donegal, Leitrim, Sligo, Galway, Mayo, Clare and Kerry have all been issued with a status orange weather warning.
“Severe winds” will reach mean speeds of 65km/h to 80km/h, with gusts of between 110km/h and 130km/h expected.
Met Éireann has warned that gusts could possibly be higher in very exposed areas, with an elevated risk of coastal flooding.
For Galway, Mayo, Clare and Kerry, the warning comes into effect from 6am on Saturday and will remain in place until 3am on Sunday.
For Donegal, Leitrim and Sligo, the wind warning comes into effect from 12pm on Saturday.
Yellow wind warning
A status yellow wind warning will come into force in Leinster, Cavan, Monaghan, Roscommon, Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary and Waterford on Saturday.
“A band of very strong winds associated with storm Jorge will extend across the country during Saturday morning and persist through the rest of the day and into the night.
“Southwest veering westerly winds of mean speeds 50km/h to 65km/h with gusts of 90km/h to 110km/h are expected,” Met Éireann said.
This warning is in place from 9am on Saturday until 3am on Sunday.
Wind warning
Met Éireann has advised that there will be a yellow wind warning for Leinster, Cavan, Monaghan, Roscommon, Cork, Limerick, Tipperary and Waterford on Saturday 29 from 9am to 1pm.
"Strong winds associated with Storm Jorge (Hor-hay) on Saturday. Southwesterly winds of mean speeds 50 to 65km/h on Saturday morning with gusts of 90 to 110km/h expected," the forecaster said.
Farmers are advised to move machinery into sheltered areas ahead of the storm.
It is advisable to make arrangements for an alternative power generator that may be needed for milking or water pumping.
Do not to undertake repairs during the storm, as it is likely to lead to a serious accident.
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