Live Updates:
– Ryanair flight FR-109 from Stansted Airport to Shannon has diverted to Edinburgh as a result of winds in Shannon.
– This evening’s Ryanair flight from Shannon Airport to Fuerteventura (FR-1348) has been cancelled.
It’s understood that passengers had already boarded their aircraft which was originally due to depart at 3.20pm.
Ryanair had said earlier: “Due to strong winds we are expecting possible delays on flights to/from the UK and Ireland today, 12 Apr, 2023. Any affected passengers will be notified as early as possible.
Ryanair advises all passengers to monitor the Ryanair app/website for the latest travel updates. We apologise for any inconvenience caused due to weather which is entirely outside of Ryanair’s control.”
– A number of Ryanair flights were forced divert to Dublin Airport because of windy conditions at Shannon Airport.
Ryanair flight 1865 circled for a short time but later diverted to Dublin as the wind was outside the crew’s safety limits. When that aircraft attempted to return to Shannon from Dublin it was again unable to land and diverted to Dublin for a second time.
Ryanair flight 1345 from Lanzarote and the Ryanair flight 109 from Stansted have also diverted to Dublin.
– The Status Yellow wind warning for Clare has been extended again. It will now remain in place until 8.00pm (Wednesday).
Met Éireann is warning of “very strong west to northwest winds developing. Gusts of 90 to 110 km/h expected, stronger in coastal areas and over high ground. Wave overtopping in coastal areas.”
– A Status Orange wind warning issued for Clare expired at 8.00am today however, a Status Yellow wind alert will remain in place until 3.00pm Wednesday.
– The Status Orange wind warning has been extended to 8.00am on Wednesday.
– Shannon Ferry Group has issued an update ahead of the windy conditions.
“Due to weather warnings, sailings are suspended on Wednesday morning, 12th April until further notice. Please check back for updates and apologies for the inconvenience.”
– Met Éireann has upgraded the Status Yellow wind warning for Clare to Status Orange.
The warning will come into effect at 2.00am on Wednesday and remain in place until 5.00am (Wednesday).
Met Éireann is warning that it will be “stormy for a time with damaging gusts in excess of 110km/h.”
– Heavy rain has been reported across many parts of Clare with local flooding causing problems for motorists.
– The Status Yellow wind warning for Wednesday has now been extended to cover the whole country.
If you are travelling during the weather warning, please do so with care.
Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow wind warning for several countries including Clare.
The weather service is warning of “very strong west to northwest winds developing. Widespread gusts of between 90 and 110 km/h expected, stronger in coastal areas and over higher ground. Wave overtopping in coastal areas.”
The warning will come into effect at 1.00am on Wednesday and remain place until 5.00pm that evening.
Meanwhile, a Status Orange – Storm warning has been issued for the Clare coast for Wednesday.
Met Éireann says west to northwest winds will reach storm force 10 at times on Irish coastal
waters from Roche’s Point to Loop Head to Rossan Point.
The warning will be valid from 6.00am on Wednesday until 4.00pm that day.
Low pressure this week will bring spells of windy & wet weather🌧️☂️🌬️
Particularly windy on Tuesday night & Wednesday with very strong & gusty northwest winds & heavy rain or showers🌬️🌧️
Thursday and Friday will bring lighter winds & dry weather, with scattered showers🌬️🌧️ pic.twitter.com/LhamBDcQu9
— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) April 10, 2023