Met Éireann has issued two Status Yellow warnings for Clare as the second named storm of the season follows quickly on the heels of Storm Austen.
The first, a Status Yellow Rain Warning will come into effect at 4.00am on Saturday and remain valid until 3.00pm (Saturday)
In the meantime, a Status Yellow Wind Warning will be in place from 1.00pm on Saturday until midday on Sunday.
The rain warning has been issued for Clare, Cork, Donegal, Galway, Kerry, Leitrim, Limerick, Mayo and Sligo.
Met Éireann says Storm Boelo will bring spells of heavy rain and has warned of potential impacts including:
- Difficult travelling conditions
- Localised flooding possible
- Outdoor events impacted
A number of other counties have been placed under Status Orange Rain Warning.
Forecasters also say that on Saturday night into Sunday, Storm Boelo will bring very strong southwest winds which will veer westerly with severe gusts and coastal gales.
The potential impacts of the high winds include:
- Debris, loose objects displaced
- Difficult driving and cycling conditions
- Large coastal waves
- Some fallen trees, branches
- Outdoor events impacted
