Similar to previous years, each weather service has contributed names suggested by members of the public
A severe weather warning has been issued for wind for Kilkenny and is now in effect.
An alert message from Met Eireann warns that late this evening and tonight, Storm Betty will bring south to southwest gales with severe gusts of up to 130 km/hr. There will be spells of heavy rain and possible flooding.
Potential Impacts: •Structural damage •Falling trees •Travel disruption •Power outages •Localised flooding.
Event: Orange Wind
Severity: Orange
Valid from: Fri. 18/08 @ 9PM
Valid to: Sat. 19/08 @ 3AM
Affected Areas: Cork, Waterford, Kilkenny
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