This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.
You can find the current article at its original source at https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-59540474
The article has changed 11 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.
| Version 2 | Version 3 |
|---|---|
| Storm Barra: Rare red alert issued in Ireland for severe gusts | Storm Barra: Rare red alert issued in Ireland for severe gusts |
| (about 1 hour later) | |
| Last week Storm Arwen caused disruption across the UK and Ireland | Last week Storm Arwen caused disruption across the UK and Ireland |
| A rare red alert has been issued in the Republic of Ireland ahead of Storm Barra on Tuesday. | A rare red alert has been issued in the Republic of Ireland ahead of Storm Barra on Tuesday. |
| The rare and highest level of weather warning affects counties Clare, Cork and Kerry. | |
| Irish weather service Met Éireann is warning of severe and damaging gusts of more than 130km/h (80mph). | Irish weather service Met Éireann is warning of severe and damaging gusts of more than 130km/h (80mph). |
| It says coastal flooding is expected, while disruption to power and travel is likely. | It says coastal flooding is expected, while disruption to power and travel is likely. |
| A red alert is rare and is only issued in the Republic when wind gusts in excess of 130km/h (80mph) are forecast. | A red alert is rare and is only issued in the Republic when wind gusts in excess of 130km/h (80mph) are forecast. |
| According to advice, people should take action to protect themselves and/or their property. | According to advice, people should take action to protect themselves and/or their property. |
| A Met Office yellow warning for Northern Ireland has been issued from 06:00 GMT on Tuesday to 09:00 on Wednesday. | A Met Office yellow warning for Northern Ireland has been issued from 06:00 GMT on Tuesday to 09:00 on Wednesday. |
| The strongest gusts will affect exposed and coastal areas, with potentially damaging and disruptive winds up to 80km/h (50mph) expected widely. | The strongest gusts will affect exposed and coastal areas, with potentially damaging and disruptive winds up to 80km/h (50mph) expected widely. |
| This video can not be played | This video can not be played |
| To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. | To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. |
| Storm Barra: Severe weather warnings issued across Northern Ireland | Storm Barra: Severe weather warnings issued across Northern Ireland |
| Gusts around the coast could reach speeds up to 120km/h (75 mph). | Gusts around the coast could reach speeds up to 120km/h (75 mph). |
| Heavy and persistent rain in the morning will be followed by frequent and heavy showers into Wednesday. | Heavy and persistent rain in the morning will be followed by frequent and heavy showers into Wednesday. |
| The wind and rain combined will likely lead to difficult driving conditions. | The wind and rain combined will likely lead to difficult driving conditions. |
| Up to 30mm of rain is forecast quite widely, while higher ground could get as much as 50mm. | Up to 30mm of rain is forecast quite widely, while higher ground could get as much as 50mm. |
| The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) appealed for people to stay well back from the water's edge and in any coastal emergency to dial 999 for the coastguard. | |
| As well as travel disruption, it warns of possible damage to buildings, power cuts, flooding, and possible injuries and danger to life because of large waves. | |
| With #StormBarra on the way, 60-70mph gusts are expected in coastal locations. #RespectTheWater by staying well back from the water's edge and in any coastal emergency dial 999 for the Coastguard. If you end up in the water, stay calm and #FloatToLive. pic.twitter.com/2mscNadUy8 | |
| Met Éireann has also issued a status orange warning - the second-highest level - has been issued for three counties. | Met Éireann has also issued a status orange warning - the second-highest level - has been issued for three counties. |
| They are Clare, Limerick and Galway. | |
| A yellow warning has been issued for all other counties. | A yellow warning has been issued for all other counties. |
| It is also warning of a significant possibility of coastal flooding along the south and west coast. | It is also warning of a significant possibility of coastal flooding along the south and west coast. |
| Cancellations | |
| Flight operator Aer Lingus has already cancelled some early morning services on Tuesday, including flights from Cork to Amsterdam and London Heathrow. | |
| Customers are advised to check with the airline for further information. | |
| Some events have been cancelled too, including the Christmas market in Cork, planned for Tuesday at Macroom Town Square. | |
| Storm Barra is the second named storm this season following Storm Arwen. | Storm Barra is the second named storm this season following Storm Arwen. |
| A tree fell on a car in Antrim when the storm struck on 26 November, killing school principal Francis Lagan. | A tree fell on a car in Antrim when the storm struck on 26 November, killing school principal Francis Lagan. |