According to The Journal, Met Éireann has named the second winter storm of the season as Storm Bert, forecasting unsettled and potentially disruptive weather conditions in the coming days.
Following an earlier period of snow and ice that impacted public transport, power services, and school operations, the country is now bracing for a wet and windy weekend. A national Status Yellow low temperature and ice warning remains in place until midday tomorrow.
The weekend forecast indicates significant weather changes, with Friday night expected to be “very wet and windy”. Saturday will bring widespread heavy rain, potentially causing localised flooding, with temperatures rising to a milder 12 to 15 degrees during the day.
Sunday is predicted to feature strong to gale-force southwesterly winds and scattered heavy showers, primarily affecting Atlantic counties. Daytime temperatures are expected to range from 11 to 14 degrees.
Mayo County Council has already warned about low-hanging power lines, and motorists are advised to remain cautious as weather conditions continue to evolve.
Local radio stations are playing a crucial role in keeping the public informed about the changing weather patterns and potential disruptions.
The arrival of Storm Bert follows a challenging week of winter weather that has seen snow, ice, and low temperatures across Ireland.