Updated:
Thursday – October 22nd
Transport
Bus Éireann advises customers to check service updates as Storm Austen forecast to bring strong winds and heavy rain
Bus Éireann is advising customers to check its latest service updates in the coming days, as Ireland gears up for the arrival of Storm Austen.
Chief Customer Officer Allen Parker: “Met Éireann is forecasting difficult driving conditions as strong winds and heavy rain cross the country from this evening, and into the weekend as well.
There are also warnings about the possibility of flooding, debris and fallen trees on the roads.
All Bus Éireann services are scheduled to operate as normal, however if any are impacted by the stormy weather, we will post details online as quickly as possible to keep our customers informed. The best approach would be to check service updates on our website before leaving home, to minimise any potential disruption”.
For the most up to date service updates, see the Bus Éireann website
Bank Holiday Outlook
Once Storm Austen clears on Friday, there will be a brief drier interlude. However, conditions will become very unsettled over the weekend.
Another area of low pressure is forecast to track to the north of Ireland through Saturday and Sunday. This will bring a further spell of rain across the country with potential for windy conditions too.
As this is the Bank Holiday weekend there will be many events taking place around the country, with Halloween decorations and temporary structures in place, so we would advise that people keep an eye on our forecasts and warnings as there may indeed be more warnings issued for Saturday and Sunday.
We are also moving into a period of spring tides and combined with windy conditions, this may lead to coastal flooding in exposed low-lying areas.
Wednesday – October 21st
Met Éireann has upgraded its previous Status Yellow Rain Warning for Ireland to now include windy conditions.
Forecasters have now said that heavy rain associated with Storm Austen will spread eastwards across the country.
In addition, strong easterly winds will back northwesterly and strengthen further, especially in the south and southeast.
The potential impacts of this weather include:
- Difficult travelling conditions
- Localised flooding possible
- Outdoor events impacted
- Debris, loose objects displaced
- Some fallen trees, branches
The warning will take effect at 7.00pm on Thursday and remain in place until 10.00am on Friday.
Some neighbouring counties have already been place on Status Orange alert so a further update from Met Éireann on whether Clare will face the same upgrading is possible.
Tuesday – October 20th: Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow Rain warning for Ireland this Thursday into Friday.
Forecasters say that heavy rain associated with Storm Austen will spread eastwards across the country.
Met Éireann is warning of potential impacts including difficult travelling conditions;
localised flooding possible as well as an impact on outdoor events.
The warning will take effect at 7.00pm on Thursday and remain in place until 8.00am on Friday.
Further updates on the progress of Storm Austen and potential impacts for Ireland are expected.
Storm Austen is the first of the named storms for the 2026/27 season which were confirmed on September first.
