01/06/2015

Weather Alerts Issued For Ireland

An orange wind warning has been issued for Leinster.

Winds in the area may reach between 90-115 k-ph in the area.

A yellow wether warning has also been put in place for Muster, Connacht, Monaghan, Cavan and Donegael.

Winds of up to 80 to 100k-ph are expected.

The warnings have been issued until 8pm tonight.

(CD)

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