Storm Floris could bring ‘damaging gusts’, weather warnings issued for eight counties

Storm Floris is set to make its way from the UK to Ireland at the end of the Bank Holiday weekend. Yellow status weather warnings have been issued for eight counties ahead of Storm Floris.

Weather warnings

• Status Yellow:  Met Eireann has issued a wind warning  for counties Clare, Galway, Mayo and Sligo from 2am on Monday until 1pm .  
• Status Yellow :  A wind warning will be in place for counties Cavan, Donegal, Monaghan and Leitrim from 4am on Monday until 4pm .   
• Status Yellow :    A rain warning is in place for counties Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo    from 4am to 4pm on Monday  .
• Status Yellow:  A Status Yellow rain and wind warning has been issued for six counties in Northern Ireland, with strong winds and heavy rain also forecast for Britain. It will be in effect from 6am on Monday until 6am on Tuesday . 

Met Eireann warned that windy areas could experience driving difficulties, downed trees, flying loose objects, power outages and waves.

#StormFloris⚠️Yellow Warnings

⚠️Wind Warning - Clare, Galway, Mayo, Sligo
⏲️Mon 02:00 to 13:00

⚠️Wind Warning - Cavan, Donegal, Monaghan, Leitrim
⏲️Mon 04:00 to 16:00

⚠️ Rain Warning - Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Sligo
⏲️Mon 02:00 to 10:00

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— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) August 2, 2025 

There is a higher risk of localized flooding and thunderstorms in areas with a rain warning. 

In Ireland, Status Yellow Weather Alerts issued by Met Eireann indicate weather conditions that are potentially hazardous at a local level, but do not pose a threat to the general public. The purpose of these alerts is to advise those who are at risk due to their location or activity to take precautionary measures.