Met Éireann: New weather alert plan in consultation phase

Updated / Tuesday, 27 Oct 2026 11:11

A plan for a new weather-warning system that focuses on more specific locations rather than counties will not be in place this year, but some changes that "support more localised weather warnings" as part of the plan have been implemented.

The new system, which had been planned for rollout by the end of this year, is still in the consulting phase, according to Met Éireann.

The changes will see polygons or shapes on maps that will be used to focus on specific areas rather than entire counties being issued with warnings.

The Department of Housing, Local Government, and Heritage, previously said that the system will be "more relevant to communities", and that it will "will provide clearer direction to those at risk and support more targeted emergency preparedness" when implemented.

A spokesperson for Met Éireann said the consultation phase will see the plan put through focus groups, as well as more research and consultation with government departments.

Work ongoing to complete power restoration after storm

Work is continuing to restore power to the remaining homes, farms and businesses that lost supply during Storm Boelo.

ESB Networks said a number of premises remained without electricity in the north-west yesterday afternoon.

On Sunday, around 41,000 properties were left without power after the storm swept in from the Atlantic. By Sunday evening, the number of premises without electricity was down to 5,000.

It said that power will be restored to all remaining customers by this evening.

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks said power has been restored to all 12,500 customers affected.

A Status Yellow wind warning for counties Donegal and Mayo for today has been cancelled.

Met Éireann has forecast a cool and blustery day today with showers that will become widespread.

Today will be cool & blustery with showers, mainly in the W & NW at first but becoming widespread as the day goes on☔️ Many of the showers will be heavy & there'll be isolated thunderstorms⛈️ Windy in the W & NW this morning, with gales in coastal areas🍃 Highs: 9 to 12°C 🌡️ https://t.co/Y1DFp3gYhc

— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) October 27, 2026