As well as the countrywide wind warning, a rain warning has now been issued for Mayo and DonegalStatus Yellow wind alert for Ireland as Storm Dave to bring challenging weather for Easter revellersEaster revellers have been warned to travel with care as a Status Yellow wind warning comes into force for the country, with Storm Dave set to sweep through Ireland. Families planning Easter outings have been told to expect challenging driving conditions on Saturday, with the Yellow wind warning coming into effect from 1pm. In addition, Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow rain warning for Mayo and Donegal, in place from 8am until 4pm on Saturday. The UK Met Office has issued a Yellow wind warning for Antrim, Armagh, Down, Fermanagh, Tyrone and Derry. Met Éireann’s Gerry Murphy said the most powerful winds from Storm Dave are expected to be in Leitrim, northern Sligo and Donegal.

Source: Irish Independent April 04, 2026 07:33 UTC