Storm Bram named by Met Eireann as Orange wind warnings issued for 11 counties
High tides in Clontarf in 2021 (stock image)(Image: Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin)Met Eireann has confirmed Storm Bram will hit Ireland on Tuesday, bringing very strong to gale force winds and heavy rain.11 counties have now been issued an Orange wind warning for Tuesday, while a nationwide Yellow wind warning will also be in place. Cork, Kerry, Waterford and Wexford will be under the Orange alert from 7am until 3pm on Tuesday.The Orange warning for Clare, Limerick, Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, May0 and Sligo will kick in at 10am on Tuesday and remain in place until 6pm. The nationwide Yellow wind warning will last for 18 hours - from 3am on Tuesday until 9pm.A Status Yellow rain alert for Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Cork, Kerry, Tipperary and Waterford will hit at 9pm tonight and remain until 9am tomorrow. Met Eireann has warned Storm Bram will bring very strong to gale force southerly winds with the strongest winds along the coast.The areas under Orange wind warnings will experience flooding of low-lying coastal areas - especially during high tide, wave overtopping, difficult travel conditions, debris and loose objects displaced, and outdoor events impacted.Storm Bram is caused by a deepening Atlantic low-pressure system. It is going to "deepen fairly rapidly as it approaches the country on Monday night", Met Eireann advised.Meteorologist Matthew Martin said: "Initially there will be a spell of heavy rain before a swathe of very strong winds develop. There remains a good deal of uncertainty in the track and intensity of the system, but it has the potential to be an impactful event."Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content.We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.For all the latest news from Dublin and surrounding areas visit our homepage.
