Storm Callum on its way to batter the North West with gusting winds and heavy rain
The warning is in place on October 12 from 3 am until around midnight as Storm Callum rushes in from the Altantic bringing with it gale force winds.
And Donegal is now on high alert after it was given an Orange Weather warning to expect heavy rain and strong winds gusting up to 90 mph.
A council spokesperson said: “As a result of the Yellow Weather warning we are monitoring the situation with a view to any potential impact on services and we will keep the public informed.”
A Met Office spokesperson said: “Strong winds associated with Storm Callum, coinciding with high spring tides will affect Ireland on Thursday night and Friday morning.
“Winds will be strongest overnight and early on Friday, between 60 to 80 miles an hour.
“There is a small chance of injuries and danger to life from flying debris
“There is a slight chance of some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs.”
A spell of heavy and persistent rain on Friday has the potential to cause flooding.
“There is a chance that homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings, the greatest likelihood being in parts of Wales
“Spray and flooding is likely to lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures. In Wales, fast-flowing or deep floodwater is possible
“Where flooding occurs, there is a chance of delays or cancellations to train and bus services
“There is a chance of power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses.”
