Met Eireann issues snow-ice weather warnings for 11 counties, as separate wind and rain warnings remain in place

"We're going to be seeing very strong and gusty southwesterly winds moving in across the country. With regards where we're going to see those strongest winds, it's most likely it's going to be blustery everywhere, like you know, but it's along those Atlantic coasts that we're going to see the brunt of those winds, parts of the northwest and south."

"The national forecaster said heavy downpours are expected, with spot flooding, poor visibility and difficult travelling conditions. Potential impacts will include difficult travelling conditions, debris or loose objects displaced and some fallen branches or trees."

"Rain will turn heavy at times and there may be some spot flooding, poor visibility and difficult travelling conditions, and temperatures will drop later on as the rain clears."

Ireland is under multiple Status Yellow weather warnings for Thursday. A nationwide wind warning remains in effect until 6pm, with Atlantic coastal counties experiencing the strongest gusts. A rain warning covers 21 counties until 3pm, with heavy downpours expected to cause spot flooding, poor visibility, and difficult travelling conditions. Additionally, a snow-ice warning for 11 counties takes effect Thursday night at 9pm, lasting until 6am Friday. Met Éireann meteorologist Holly O'Neill describes conditions as "quite wet and blustery," with strong southwesterly winds affecting the entire country, particularly the northwest and south. Temperatures will drop as rain clears southeast.

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