Thousands without power as Storm Chandra to cause 'significant disruption' across Ireland

Storm Chandra has made itself known across Ireland as thousands have been left without power.

What was just a Yellow Warning for some countries on Monday has turned into a warning for the entire country as strong winds, flooding and very heavy rain is expected.

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Met Éireann has advised the public to "be aware, be prepared and stay safe" as recent rainfall, waterlogged soils and overflowing rivers can lead to flood risks that will "persist for the rest of the week due to continued rainfall & slow drainage from saturated catchment".

#StormChandra
‼️Be aware, be prepared & stay safe

⚠️Recent rainfall, waterlogged soils, overflowing rivers➡️leading to flood risks that will persist for the rest of the week due to continued rainfall & slow drainage from saturated catchment

ℹ️https://t.co/w5QtJ1UyEP pic.twitter.com/JT5yUgJPij

— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) January 27, 2026

Photos of damage caused by Storm Chandra have been shared on social media as cars have been left stranded following flooding.

Significant flooding in Dodderbrook & other parts of Ballycullen

I’ve contacted Council to deploy teams to help. Some of these estates have not been taken into charge by the Council but that is not an excuse for inaction, these are homes of residents who need help #StormChandra pic.twitter.com/5oSoXD22GR

— Cllr Róisín Mannion (@RoisinMannion) January 27, 2026

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Roads across the country have also closed due to flooding and motorists are advised to slow down; increase stopping distances and watch for surface water, fallen trees and branches and debris on roads. Avoid driving through flowing or standing water and if the road ahead is flooded, do not enter, turn around and find another route. Motorists are also reminded to be conscious of vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and cyclists.

Met Éireann has said winds associated with Storm Chandra will be very strong and gusty particularly on coasts and in exposed areas, with possible impacts including fallen trees and loose debris, wave overtopping and hazardous travel conditions.

The warning will remain in place for the entire country until 11pm on Tuesday evening.

The national forecaster has said today will be wet and windy as Storm Chandra tracks northwards over Ireland. Heavy rain this morning will gradually clear northwards with heavy or prolonged showers following. Due to saturated ground conditions, there will be flooding in places with some disruption likely. Fresh to strong, gusty east to south-east winds with gales near coasts, later becoming west to south-west in Munster. Highest temperatures of 5 to 9 degrees.

Early tonight, rain will continue in Ulster before clearing northwards. Clear spells and showers following overnight, mainly over the western half of the country. High river levels and flooding will persist in some regions. Fresh to strong south to southwest winds will become southerly and ease. Lowest temperatures of 1 to 5 degrees.

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Wednesday 

Wednesday will bring bright or sunny spells with some showers, these most frequent in the south and west. There'll be a fair amount of dry weather in the east and north. However, high river levels and flooding will persist in some regions. Highest temperatures of 7 to 10 degrees with moderate to fresh south-easterly winds.

Thursday

A few showers at first. Rain spreading north-eastwards through the afternoon and evening. Highest temperatures of 6 to 9 degrees with fresh south-east winds. Rain clearing on Thursday night with showers following. Lows of 1 to 5 degrees.

Friday

Sunny spells and scattered showers. Highs of 7 to 10 degrees with light to moderate southerly winds. Cold on Friday night with clear spells and frost developing. Lowest temperatures of -2 to +3 degrees.

Saturday

Dry at first with sunny spells. Rain spreading eastwards later. Highest temperatures of 6 to 10 degrees with moderate southerly winds.

Sunday

Sunshine and showers on Sunday with rain in the west later. Highs of 6 to 10 degrees and continuing unsettled early next week.