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Met Éireann issues status Orange Storm Ciara warning for the entire country
Met Éireann has issued a Status Orange wind warning for the whole country as Storm Ciara arrives.
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"On Sunday, Storm Ciara will produce very strong southwest winds with mean speeds of 65 to 80km/h and gusts generally up to 130km/h," the national forecaster said.
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"A combination of Spring Tides and high seas as well as stormy conditions will result in a significant risk of coastal flooding especially along western and northwestern coasts."
The warning is valid from 5am to 12 noon on Sunday.
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Our updated meteorologist's commentary for Storm Ciara:
— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) February 8, 2020
https://t.co/ktXtWjbfIg pic.twitter.com/YRdpQsuFV8
Wind Warning issued
— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) February 8, 2020
Status: Orange
Location: Ireland
Valid: 5am to 12 noon Sunday 9th February
For full warning information please see https://t.co/ozrQHtoOkt pic.twitter.com/pU2QVeNOZB
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