Nearly all of Ireland hit with Orange weather warnings over Storm Bram

Impacts of the ‘multi-hazard’ storm are set to include difficult travel conditions, flooding and power outages.

Several Status Orange alerts for the “multi-hazard” weather event have been published, impacting 30 counties.

The only two counties not affected are Armagh and Down, though they are under a Yellow wind warning.

Met Éireann has put out three Orange alerts for the Republic of Ireland, all of which are currently in effect and will last until Tuesday afternoon and evening.

The warnings read: “Storm Bram will bring very strong to gale force southerly winds with severe gusts.

“Impacts: Power outages, flooding of low-lying coastal areas – especially during high tide, wave overtopping, difficult travel conditions, debris – loose objects displaced, [and] outdoor events impacted.”

#StormBram - This is a multi-hazard event - be aware of elevated flood risk & high winds

‼️Please note that changes to timings, locations & intensity may occur through out the day, so keep safe & up to date⬇️
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— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) December 9, 2025

On top of this, the UK Met Office has published an amber warning for Antrim, Derry, Fermanagh and Tyrone.

Valid from now until 7pm on Tuesday, it reads: “A spell of extremely strong winds associated with Storm Bram may lead to significant disruption.”

Status Yellow wind warnings for the entirety of Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland have also been issued by the UK Met Office and Met Éireann, respectively.

They, too, are in effect now until Tuesday night.