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03/08/2015
Status Yellow Wind Warning Issued
Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow wind warning for nine counties across the country.
The warning was issued on Sunday at 14:00, but remains in place until 21:00, when it will be reviewed.
Winds of 45-55 km/h with gusts between 90 and 100 km/h. Along the west coast mean winds will reach 55-65 km/h in the afternoon with gusts between 100 and 110 km/h and strong gales at sea.
Counties Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Sligo, Clare, Cork, Kerry and Limerick are covered by the warning.
A yellow alert calls on people to "be aware".
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The warning was issued on Sunday at 14:00, but remains in place until 21:00, when it will be reviewed.
Winds of 45-55 km/h with gusts between 90 and 100 km/h. Along the west coast mean winds will reach 55-65 km/h in the afternoon with gusts between 100 and 110 km/h and strong gales at sea.
Counties Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Sligo, Clare, Cork, Kerry and Limerick are covered by the warning.
A yellow alert calls on people to "be aware".
(MH)
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