Status Yellow Warning for Storm Eddie

10th April 2026

Afloat.ie Team

Storm surge brewing: Weather chart shows intense low pressure west of Ireland driving strong southerly winds and heavy rain as Storm Eddie approaches, triggering nationwide warnings today Credit: WXCharts.com

Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow gale warning and a small craft warning for all coasts of Ireland as Storm Eddie sweeps in over the island.

A Status Yellow wind warning has been specified for five western counties - Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo.

The weather service advises there will be difficult travelling conditions and the potential for fallen trees and branches due to strong and gusty south to south-east winds.

Spells of heavy rain have also been forecast, with a Status Yellow rain warning for Cork, Kerry and Waterford.

The wind and rain advisory notices are valid today April 10th until 2100 hours tonight.

The forecast for southerly winds, veering south-westerly and reaching force 6 or higher ,is valid until 0100 hours on Saturday, April 11th.

As Afloat has reported, the forecast has already led to the postponement of the first ISORA Coastal Race and racing in Royal Cork's April League.

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