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11/02/2014
Weather Warnings Issued For Wind And Snow
Met Eireann has issued a status orange wind warning for the south and southwest of Ireland, taking in counties Wexford, Galway, Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick and Waterford. This is in addition to a status orange warning for snow and ice in Co Donegal.
The forecaster say that westerly winds are expected to reach average speeds of 70 to 80km/h with gusts of up to 130km/h.
In Co Donegal, the forecaster has warned of wintry weather with some heavy snow, sleet and hail expected.
(MH/JP)
The forecaster say that westerly winds are expected to reach average speeds of 70 to 80km/h with gusts of up to 130km/h.
In Co Donegal, the forecaster has warned of wintry weather with some heavy snow, sleet and hail expected.
(MH/JP)
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