Storm Boelo: Ireland braces for second storm as cleanup continues after Austen
Orange and yellow weather warnings as more strong winds and heavy rain follow Storm Austen
Storm Boelo, named by Met Éireann, is set to hit parts of Ireland over the bank holiday weekend, with warnings of heavy rain, strong winds and potential flooding. The ground remains saturated from the previous Storm Austen, increasing the risk of flooding. Orange rain warnings have been issued for Kerry and Donegal, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo, while yellow rain warnings cover Clare, Cork, Galway, Limerick and several other counties.
Wind warnings are in place for several regions, with gusts expected to reach up to 120km/h in exposed areas. Cleanup efforts are ongoing following Storm Austen, with crews clearing fallen trees. Dublin received the highest rainfall, with over 20mm recorded overnight. The UK Met Office has issued a similar yellow warning for Northern Ireland, forecasting strong winds and heavy rain.
The storm is the fifth to be named in the Irish naming convention, which aims to maintain consistent and authoritative public messaging.
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