# Weather warnings for heavy rain and wind in UK and Ireland > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/heavy-rain-and-wind-in-the-united-kingdom > Updated: 2026-10-11T14:56:51.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 4. The UK Met Office and Ireland’s Met Éireann have issued weather warnings for heavy rain and strong winds affecting the western regions of the United Kingdom and Ireland. In Ireland, Met Éireann has issued yellow weather alerts for several counties, including Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Waterford, Galway, Mayo, and Sligo. These warnings cover intense rainfall and very strong, gusty southeasterly winds. Potential impacts include localized flooding, coastal flooding caused by high tides and storm surges, fallen trees, and difficult travel conditions. Some areas may also encounter heavy, thundery showers. In the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland remains under a yellow warning for rain, with 20 to 40mm of precipitation expected, which may lead to flooding and disrupted transport services. Scotland is also experiencing intense downpours, and wind gusts of 45 to 55mph are possible across the Irish Sea. While the north and west face persistent rain and temperatures between 14°C and 15°C, southeast England and Wales may see warmer conditions with lighter, showery rain. As the weather progressed, the storm caused widespread disruption across Ireland, including more than 40,000 properties losing electricity due to approximately 148 active faults. Met Éireann issued Status Yellow rain warnings for Dublin, Louth, Meath, and Monaghan, with additional warnings for Wexford and Wicklow. Physical damage was reported, such as in Swords, County Dublin, where the Dublin Fire Brigade responded to a falling tree that brought power lines down onto a stationary vehicle. Widespread outages also affected Wicklow, Kerry, Cork, and several midland counties. More recently, Met Éireann issued a Status Yellow wind warning for Donegal, Galway, and Mayo, effective from 6 am to 6 pm on a Wednesday. This warning anticipates strong southwesterly winds, particularly in coastal areas, which may cause difficult driving and cycling conditions due to displaced debris, loose objects, or fallen trees. ## Claims - Status Yellow rain warnings were also in effect for Wexford and Wicklow until 4am Wednesday. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Met Éireann issued Status Yellow rain warnings for Dublin, Louth, Meath, and Monaghan effective from 11pm until 6am Wednesday. (single source) - More than 40,000 properties were without electricity due to 148 active faults. (single source) - Severe weather caused widespread power outages across southern and western counties. (single source) - A falling tree brought down power lines onto a stationary car on Malahide Road in Swords, County Dublin. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-11: Ireland weather forecast includes wind warnings for three counties Met Éireann has issued weather warnings for Ireland, including a Status Yellow wind warning for Donegal, Galway, and Mayo, alongside forecasts for heavy rain and variable conditions throughout the week. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ireland-weather-forecast-includes-wind-warnings-for-three-counties ### 2026-09-29: Ireland weather: Heavy rain and wind cause widespread power outages Severe weather in Ireland has left over 40,000 properties without power and prompted Met Éireann to issue multiple Status Yellow rain warnings for several counties, including Dublin. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ireland-weather-heavy-rain-and-wind-cause-widespread-power-outages ### 2026-09-27: Ireland and UK issued weather warnings for heavy rain and wind Met Éireann and the Met Office have issued weather warnings for Ireland and the UK, forecasting heavy rain, strong winds, and potential flooding across western regions and Northern Ireland. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uk-met-office-issues-warnings-for-heavy-rain-and-gales ### 2026-09-14: Ireland faces heavy rain and flooding risks this winter Met Éireann warns of an exceptionally wet start to winter in Ireland, with heavy rain potentially causing flooding in the south, despite milder-than-average temperatures. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ireland-faces-heavy-rain-and-flooding-risks-this-winter --- Cite as: Weather warnings for heavy rain and wind in UK and Ireland. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/heavy-rain-and-wind-in-the-united-kingdom