Met Eireann issues Status Yellow wind warning for two counties, warns of blustery weather and possible thunderstorms

"Donegal and Mayo will see strong to gale-force and gusty winds, with the warning coming into effect at 4pm today and lasting until 6am tomorrow. The strongest winds are expected near the coast and on high ground in those counties. The national forecaster has also warned of difficult travelling conditions, as well as displaced debris and loose objects."

"Meanwhile, more persistent rain will extend from the west this morning and early afternoon, followed by a mixture of sunny spells and some showers. Temperatures will range between 11 and 15C, however it might turn a little cooler as the rain clears. It will become more blustery as the day goes on, with winds increasing from fresh to strong and gusty, and gales on western and north-western coasts."

"Tonight is set to remain very windy in the west and northwest, while elsewhere will see breezy and blustery conditions. A mix of clear spells and showers can be expected, with some rain turning heavy, bringing a chance of hail. Temperatures will drop to 5 and 9C, with fresh to strong and gusty winds, reaching near gale or gale force in some north-western and western coastal parts."

A wind warning will be in effect from 4pm today until 6am tomorrow for Donegal and Mayo, with the strongest winds near the coast and on high ground. Difficult travelling conditions and displaced debris or loose objects are likely. The day will start mostly cloudy with outbreaks of rain and drizzle, mist, and coastal fog, with more persistent rain moving in from the west before giving way to sunny spells and showers. Temperatures will range 11–15C, turning cooler as rain clears. Winds will strengthen to strong and gusty, with gales on western coasts. Tonight will remain very windy in the west and northwest, with showers, some heavy rain and a chance of hail as temperatures fall to 5–9C. Tomorrow will be blustery and windy with widespread showers that can become heavy, and hail or thunderstorms are possible, though some sun may appear.

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