Parts of Ireland and the UK are at risk of tornadoes with winds of up to 110mph. The Tornado and Storm Research Institute has warned that 110mph winds, lightning, hail and isolated tornadoes are expected to hit parts of Ireland and the UK this weekend.
Strong winds will also affect south-central Ireland and Wales, northern England, the English Midlands, East Anglia, southern England and the Channel Islands.
The severe weather forecast went into effect at 4 a.m. Dec. 30 and is expected to last until 6 a.m. Dec. 31.
Forecasters said: “A low-pressure system in the Atlantic will push the front into the Republic of Ireland and the UK. At the surface, the cold front will move west of the Republic of Ireland and quickly cross the country and into Wales.” . , the south-west and north-west of England, and thence to the Midlands.
“However, as the upper-level trough approaches, the lower sky height encourages the lower-level flow to move back south, stalling the frontal system ahead of the shallow waves. activity also tends to be temporarily low.
“Instability along the frontal zone is fairly poor, but the upper two troughs can lead to further instability.
“Low-level flow flowing into the front could produce heavy rain over a small area, and shear along the front could generate misocyclones. It will bring strong wind gusts up to a mile high. There is a risk of isolated tornadoes.”
Two yellow weather warnings are in place for Ireland. Met Eireann, Ireland’s state weather service, said heavy rain and thunderstorms were expected, along with strong winds.
A status yellow wind and rain warning is in place for Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Waterford, Galway, Mayo and Wexford from 2am on December 30th until 11pm on December 30th.
Surface flooding, wave overtopping, falling debris, shifting objects, and difficult driving conditions are expected.
A Yellow Wind Warning is in place for Clare, Cork, Kerry and Limerick from 11pm on December 30th until 5pm on December 31st.
Forecasters said: “Westerly winds curving to the northwest will be strong and gusty at times. Potential impacts include falling debris, shifting objects, difficult driving conditions and wave overtopping.” .
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for winds. The warning will be in effect from 11 a.m. on Dec. 30 to 3 a.m. on Dec. 31.
Forecasters said: “Strong winds will move east across England and Wales, causing some disruption to travel and services.”
“There may be some delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport. Some coastal routes, coastlines and coastal areas may be affected by spray and large waves.
“Some bus and train services will likely be affected and some journeys will take longer. There may be power outages and other services lost in the short term.
“Delays for high-sided vehicles may occur on exposed routes and bridges.”
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