Storm Bram will bring Status Orange Wind and Status Red Marine Storm Warning today

A Status Orange Wind warning issued by Met Éireann ahead of Storm Bram will come into effect in Donegal from 10am today, Tuesday, and extend to 9pm tonight with orange level winds now more likely to extend inland and the West/Northwest most likely to experience the highest winds associated with this event.

The status Orange Wind Warning for Donegal reads: ”Storm Bram will bring very strong to gale force southerly winds with severe gusts. Possible Impacts: Flooding of low-lying coastal areas, especially during high tide; Wave overtopping; Difficult travel conditions; Debris and loose objects displaced; Outdoor events impacted; Power outages Valid; 10:00 Tuesday 09/12/2025 to 21:00 Tuesday 09/12/2025

A Status Yellow Wind Warning is also in place for the entire county; Valid: 06:00 Tuesday 09/12/2025 to 21:00 Tuesday 09/12/2025

The public are also advised of the following updated Marine Warnings - A Status Red - Storm Warning is in place from Loop Head to Erris Head to Malin Head with “South to southwest winds will occasionally reach violent storm force 11. Valid from 12 noon Tuesday till 11:30pm.

A Status Orange Storm Warning is also in place from Valentia to Erris Head to Malin Head with "Southwest to west winds will reach storm force 10. Valid from 10am Tuesday till midnight.

A Status Yellow Gale Warning is in place for all coasts of Ireland and on the Irish Sea with “Southerly gales, later veering westerly, will reach gale force 8 or strong gale force 9 during Tuesday for all Irish coastal waters and the Irish Sea, with storm force winds for some west and northwest areas. Valid from midnight Monday/Tuesday till midnight Tuesday/Wednesday.

The public are asked to monitor exercise caution during this period of inclement weather and to Monitoring Met Éireann forecasts – conditions may change quickly. 

Donegal County Council have activated their Severe Weather Assessment Team and are continuing to monitor the evolving situation and all Council resources are at a heightened state of readiness in response to this period of unsettled weather. 

Donegal County Council can be contacted during normal business hours on 074 91 53900 and in the event of an out-of-hours emergency the Council’s Road Service can be contacted on 074 91 72288.  For emergencies requiring the assistance of the Fire Service call 999 or 112.

Check www.donegalcoco.ie  and social media channels for information on road closures, flooding updates, and community alerts.

You can keep up to date on conditions by signing up for free alerts to your phone by registering at www.mapalerter.com/donegal or by following Donegal County Council on Facebook or on X @DonegalCouncil.

Storm Bram will bring very windy or stormy conditions to Ireland today.

Southerly winds, veering westerly through the day, will be very strong to gale force, and with some damaging gusts also expected. The strongest winds will be near coasts, and where high tides coincide with onshore winds, some coastal flooding will occur too. Persistent and heavy outbreaks of rain may lead to flooding where ground is already saturated. Very mild with highest temperatures of 12 to 15 degrees.

Any rain in the north will soon clear, giving way to a mix of clear spells and scattered showers feeding in from the Atlantic. Some of the showers will be heavy and with a chance of thunder. While the winds will ease, it will remain breezy with moderate to fresh southwesterly winds, stronger near coasts. Lowest temperatures of 6 to 9 degrees.

Scattered showers will clear northwards through Wednesday morning, leaving behind mostly dry and bright conditions. Breezy with highest temperatures of 9 to 12 degrees with moderate to fresh southwesterly winds, stronger near coasts.