Three Weather Warnings Issued Ahead Of Storm Henry

Storm Henry is due to hit Ireland tonight and Met Éireann has issued a number of weather warnings. Gale force winds and heavy rain are on the cards with coastal counties likely to be the worst affected by the eighth storm this winter.

National weather warnings have been issued for Storm Henry. Please see https://t.co/QtEBJHwdMI for details.

— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) January 31, 2016

A Status Orange Wind Alert has been issued for Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Sligo, Clare, Cork, Kerry and Limerick Leinster, Cavan, Monaghan, Roscommon, Tipperary and Waterford are under a Status Yellow Wind Warning. Waves may reach 'exceptional heights' along Atlantic coasts with Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Sligo, Clare, Cork and Kerry likely to be affected. For a full explanation of what the weather warnings mean, check the Met Éireann website for further details.