HURRICANE force wind gusts are on their way to Donegal on Monday, forecasters have just said.
In an urgent weather warning, the reputable online weather site The Meteo Times, says the morning rush hour is going to be accompanied by horrendous conditions.
“The current period of strong winds continues as another frontal system arrives on Monday morning, bringing strong and very gusty south-southwesterly winds to all parts of the country during the day,” said forecaster Peter O’Donnell.
“Winds will strengthen as the rain band reaches the west coast before dawn, quickly spreading eastwards across the country during the morning and afternoon. Winds will be strong gale-force along coasts, possibly reaching storm-force in the west and northwest for a time. Gusts could reach up to 130 kph in exposed locations in Clare, Galway, Mayo and Donegal, with 80-100 kph more typical elsewhere.
“Behind the fronts winds will veer westerly and ease towards evening, first in the west, then in the east around midnight.”
High tides could also cause coastal flooding and Met Eireann has issued a warning for possible disruption along the Donegal coast.
Lightning strikes and heavy winds brought power disruption to many areas on Sunday, including Killybegs, Creeslough and Letterkenny.
Gardai and all the main motoring organisations have issued weather warnings in the past hour.