Met Éireann Issues Orange Warnings as Storm Boelo Nears Ireland

What changed

Met Éireann has issued two new orange warnings ahead of Storm Boelo, arriving just a day after Storm Austen. The new storm is expected to bring severe winds and flooding risk this weekend, while 3,000 properties remain without power after Austen.

The disruption is already spreading:

• Galway Races has rescheduled Saturday’s National Hunt races.
• Events in Kerry have been cancelled.
• Bus Éireann has cancelled some services.
• Earlier orange warnings for Waterford, Cork, Kerry, Wicklow, Wexford and Dublin were lifted on Friday.

Why it matters

Boelo is arriving on ground already saturated by Austen. That turns further heavy rain into a more serious flooding threat, while strong winds could damage weakened structures and power lines.

In western counties, the warning runs from Saturday into Sunday. Donegal, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo face gale-force winds and severe gusts, with possible power outages, fallen trees, coastal flooding, large waves and difficult travel.

The immediate problem is compounding disruption. Crews are still dealing with Austen’s damage, and transport operators, race organisers and local events are already changing plans before Boelo arrives. How severe the weekend becomes will depend on the storm’s eventual path and strength, while the duration of current outages remains unclear.