STORM BOELO

Weather warnings remain in place across the country.

LAST UPDATE | 16 hrs ago

THOUSANDS OF HOMES and businesses are without power following Storm Boelo with the northwest of the country the most affected.

ESB Networks has said that further outages are possible as weather warnings remain in place.

County Donegal is currently under a Status Yellow wind alert following an Orange wind alert which was in place from 2pm on Saturday.

Counties Leitrim, Galway, Mayo and Sligo are also under a Status Yellow warning.

A Status Yellow wind warning for Connacht, Cavan, Louth and Monaghan is in place until 10am.

In Northern Ireland, a Status Amber warning is in place for counties Derry and Antrim until 9pm this evening.

This morning Dublin Airport has said strong winds continue to affect flight operations. 

“Airlines have so far cancelled 12 inbound and 12 outbound flights from today’s schedule at Dublin Airport. Wind warnings remain in place until late afternoon, meaning further disruption is possible”, it said in a post on X. 

Meanwhile, Irish Ferries has also cancelled sailings from Dublin to Holyhead. 

There has been an update on the warnings associated with #StormBoelo. ⚠️Status Orange Wind Warning for- Donegal- Valid to 9am 25/10 ⚠️Status Yellow Wind warning for- Donegal- Valid to 3pm 25/10 Connacht, Cavan, Louth, Monaghan- Valid to 10am 25/10 ℹ️https://t.co/Xg3aMJm6kq https://t.co/bQlGfple5Q

— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) October 25, 2026

The public has been advised to avoid unnecessary travel in counties where wind warnings are in place.

The public are also urged to take caution especially when using the roads, and prepare for potential impacts like flooding and fallen trees.

The National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management (NDFEM) group met on Saturday to discuss the potential impacts of Storm Boelo.

It said in a statement that heavy rainfall when the ground is saturated and river levels are already elevated means there’s a risk of flooding, particularly in the west and southwest.

“Small upland and urban rivers will respond fastest, and larger rivers may keep rising even after rain eases,” the group said.

Storm Boelo is the second named storm of this winter’s storm season, following swiftly behind Storm Austen which hit late on Thursday and into Friday morning.

Keith Leonard, the chair of the NDFEM, said: “While Storm Austen has not resulted in any major impacts, the arrival of Storm Boelo so quickly afterwards means we cannot be complacent.

“We are particularly concerned about the very strong winds anticipated in coastal regions from Galway up to Donegal.

“The clearest public safety advice for people in those counties under an Orange wind warning is to avoid all unnecessary travel.”

#StormBoelo shore road Belmullet at high tide @barrabest @CarlowWeather @DonegalWeatherC @metoffice @rte https://t.co/qYqjwwHO8i

— johns (@johnhest2014) October 24, 2026

The forecaster has warned there could be damage to structures that are already weak, as well as to power lines.

To get real-time information on an outage in your area, check the ESB website.

The ESB stressed the dangers posed by fallen live wires and is advising the public and the emergency services to stay away from them. If you see fallen wires, you should report it immediately by calling 1800 372 999.

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Coastal flooding is possible and there will likely be “very difficult travelling conditions and dangerous conditions at sea”, Met Éireann said.

The national emergency management group gave further advice to the public on how to stay safe.

• Secure any loose outdoor items such as bins, garden furniture, trampolines and temporary structures.
• Stay informed through Met Éireann and local authority channels in case things change.
• Never attempt to drive, walk or cycle through flooded roads.
• Allow extra time for essential travel.
• Make sure your phone is charged.
• Expect surface water, debris and poor visibility.
• Do not bypass Road Closed signs – the road ahead is unsafe, the damage may be hidden beneath water.
• Do not drive through floodwater. Turn back and use another route.
• Stay back from riverbanks, streams and canals – water levels may rise quickly.
• Keep children and pets away from waterways and flooded areas.