Strong Gusts Expected Across Wicklow With Abrupt Yellow Wind Warning Issued

Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow wind warning for Wicklow today as part of a band of windy, unsettled weather — strong gusts and rough coastal conditions are expected until mid‑afternoon.

A status yellow alert warning of “very strong and gusty” winds has been issued for Wicklow as well as neighbouring counties Dublin and Wexford.

The yellow wind alert is valid from 8am until 2pm with Met Éireann warning of potentially dangerous travelling conditions, wave overtopping and localised coastal flooding.

The warning was issued shortly before it came into force. Rain and “blustery” conditions in the south and west, meanwhile, are expected to gradually move northeastward across the country with highest temperatures of 5 to 9 degrees

Overall, the remainder of the week is expected to be unsettled with “frequent” spells of rain.