Heavy rain and strong winds can be expected as Storm Chandra hits Ireland over the next 24 hoursStatus Yellow rain warning in place for six counties Status Yellow wind warning for 13 countiesMarine warning for small crafts on all coasts of IrelandWidespread rain is forecasted for the week. Photo: Sam Boal/Collins PhotosHeavy rain and strong winds can be expected as Storm Chandra hits Ireland over the next 24 hours, forecasters have warned. Met Éireann have issued weather warnings for six counties, saying bands of rain with Storm Chandra will be “heavy and persistent”. Status Yellow rain warnings for Carlow, Kilkenny, Louth, Wexford, Wicklow and Waterford will come into effect at midnight tonight and remain in place for almost 24 hours, ending at 11pm, Tuesday. Forecasters have also issued Status Yellow wind warnings for Cork, Kerry, Waterford, Dublin, Louth, Wexford, Kilkenny, Wicklow, Carlow, Meath, Kildare, Monaghan and Cavan.

Source: Irish Independent January 26, 2026 15:18 UTC