Ireland Faces New Wind Warning After Storm Bram Disrupts Dublin Airport Flights

Ireland is bracing for another period of strong winds, just hours after Storm Bram caused widespread disruption across the country. The powerful system, which struck on Tuesday, left thousands of homes, farms, and businesses without power. At its peak, every county in Ireland was under an orange wind warning, with gusts reaching 119km/h and heavy rainfall leading to surface and river flooding. The severe weather brought down trees and significantly impacted travel across roads, rail lines, and airports.

Dublin Airport reported that over 90 flights were cancelled due to Storm Bram, though operations have since largely returned to normal. However, the unsettled weather continues, with Met Eireann issuing a new Status Yellow wind warning for Galway, Kerry, and Mayo. This alert is in effect from midnight until 7 am, primarily affecting coastal areas with strong and gusty southerly winds. Potential impacts include debris on roads, displaced loose objects, fallen trees or branches, and difficult travel conditions.

The national forecaster indicates a mobile Atlantic flow will dominate for the remainder of the week and into next week, ensuring a continuation of unsettled weather. Forecasts include strong winds and outbreaks of rain advancing eastward, followed by cooler conditions with sunshine, showers, and the chance of hail and isolated thunderstorms, particularly in western and northwestern counties.