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Storm Barra: Coastal areas braced for strong winds Storm Barra: Coastal areas braced for strong winds
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Last week Storm Arwen caused disruption across the UK and Ireland Storm Barra is set to hit early on Tuesday, just 10 days after Storm Arwen caused havoc in parts of the UK and Ireland
A rare red alert has been issued in the Republic of Ireland ahead of Storm Barra on Tuesday. Coastal areas across the UK are braced for the impact of Storm Barra later, while a rare red alert has been issued in the Republic of Ireland.
The rare and highest level of weather warning affects counties Clare, Cork and Kerry. The rare and highest level of Irish weather service Met Éireann's weather warning affects counties Clare, Cork and Kerry.
Irish weather service Met Éireann has warned of severe and damaging gusts of more than 130km/h (80mph). It warns of severe and damaging gusts of more than 130km/h (80mph).
The Met Office said Storm Barra was also likely to bring disruptive wind and hill snow to parts of northern England and Scotland. Disruptive wind and some snow are expected in parts of northern England and Scotland, said the Met Office.
Met Éireann said coastal flooding is expected, while disruption to power and travel is likely. Some flights have been cancelled, driving conditions are set to be difficult and there are fears of damage to buildings, power cuts and flooding.
A red alert is rare and is only issued in the Republic when wind gusts in excess of 130km/h (80mph) are forecast. The second named storm this season, Storm Barra comes just 10 days after Storm Arwen struck on 26 November, causing disruption and three fatalities across the UK.
According to advice, people should take action to protect themselves and/or their property. Wave warnings
Met Éireann has warned Storm Barra will likely cause coastal flooding along parts of the south and western Irish coast, while disruption to power and travel is also likely.
With a status orange warning - the second-highest level - in place for Clare, Limerick and Galway, and a yellow warning for all other counties, it has urged people to take action to protect themselves and their homes.
#StormBarra arrives on Tuesday with disruptive wind and hill snow in places. Aidan has the details. pic.twitter.com/XD5GmMhOym#StormBarra arrives on Tuesday with disruptive wind and hill snow in places. Aidan has the details. pic.twitter.com/XD5GmMhOym
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.
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Storm Barra: Severe weather warnings issued across Northern IrelandStorm 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 of 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 on Tuesday morning will be followed by frequent and heavy showers into Wednesday.
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. The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has appealed for people to stay well back from the water's edge due to the risk of large waves, and in any coastal emergency to dial 999 for the coastguard.
As well as travel disruption, it warned of possible damage to buildings, power cuts, flooding, and possible injuries and danger to life because of large waves. Cancellations and closures
Victoria Park in east Belfast will be closed from 06:00 GMT until 09:00 on Tuesday, Belfast City Council confirmed. A number of schools in Cork, as well as University College Cork, have confirmed they will be closed on Tuesday.
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 The COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Cork City Hall will also be closed.
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.
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.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.Customers are advised to check with the airline for further information.
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
Victoria Park in east Belfast will be closed from 06:00 GMT until 09:00 on Tuesday, Belfast City Council confirmed.
Some events have been cancelled too, including the Christmas market in Cork, planned for Tuesday at Macroom Town Square.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.
A tree fell on a car in Antrim when the storm struck on 26 November, killing school principal Francis Lagan.