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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
National
William Dunne & Edel Hughes

Irish weather forecast: Met Eireann issue advisory as Storm Dennis to bring 'very wet and windy' conditions

Met Eireann have issued a weather advisory ahead of Storm Dennis this weekend.

The national forecaster revealed we're in for "very wet" and "very windy" conditions with flooding likely and a possibility of "damaging gusty winds".

They added that warnings will be issued tomorrow, Friday, February 14.

A forecaster said: "Storm Dennis will bring some very wet and very windy weather over the weekend and into Monday.

"Some flooding is likely and damaging gusty winds with some disruption possible."

Watching the waves at the breakwater for Howth Harbour Dublin (Stock 2014) (Collins Photo Agency Dublin)

The weather advisory period is valid from 3am on Saturday, February 15, until 12pm on Monday, February 17.

A cold blast of air coming from Canada is set to affect the jet stream, which will result in a low-pressure system sweeping towards Ireland.

The eye of the storm is heading for the north of Ireland and is expected to arrive this weekend - before the potential of more snowfall.

A Met Eireann meteorologist said: "Cold air is forecast to exit Canada and enter the North Atlantic Ocean over the next few days, creating a sharp temperature gradient in the atmosphere.

"This will result in an intensification of the jet stream, which will direct low pressure systems towards Ireland.

"Gales are likely in coastal areas on Saturday with fresh to strong winds inland.

"Winds could increase further on Sunday, possibly becoming stormy, particularly along western coasts.

"It will be very gusty too over the weekend, with some damaging gusts possible."

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