Forecast valid from: 23:00, Wednesday 30 September 2026 until 00:00, Friday 02 October 2026
South to southwest winds will reach force 6 or higher at times tonight on Irish coasts from Valentia to Erris Head to Malin Head tonight, extending to all areas tomorrow (Thursday).
Nil
On Atlantic coasts.
A depression of 959hPa centred to the south of Iceland generates a fresh to near gale force south to southwest airflow over Ireland.
Small Craft Warning: In effect
Heavy Swell (>4m) : yes
Wind: South to southwest force 5 to 7. Soon decreasing force 5 or 6. Later increasing force 5 to 7 and gusty.
Weather: Fair to cloudy with scattered showers. Later becoming mainly cloudy with showery rain.
Visibility: Decreasing moderate or poor in precipitation, otherwise good.
Wind: Southwesterly force 4 or 5 and occasionally reaching force 6. Soon decreasing force 3 to 5. Later increasing force 5 or 6 and gusty.
Weather: Fair with isolated showers. Fair to cloudy later with showery rain.
Visibility: Good, decreasing moderate or poor in precipitation.
Moderate to strong southwesterly winds, will reach near gale force at times. Winds will veer westerly along Atlantic coasts Friday evening and then decrease mostly light to moderate Friday night. Weather: Outbreaks of rain or showers, some thundery clearing eastwards Friday evening.
Forecast issued at: 23:00, Wednesday 30 September 2026
All times are local unless specified