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Orange Gale Warning Issued for Irish Coastal Regions and Irish Sea
METEOALARM has issued an Orange Gale warning for coastal areas of Ireland and the Irish Sea, beginning the evening of October 22, 2026.
An Orange Gale warning classified with high severity has been issued by METEOALARM. The warning applies to coastal areas from Wicklow Head to Dungarvan to Valentia, as well as the Irish Sea south of Anglesey.
The alert period commences at 20:00 UTC on October 22, 2026. High winds associated with the gale event are expected across the impacted marine and coastal zones.
The warning is scheduled to expire at 06:00 UTC on October 23, 2026. Official channels will continue to monitor conditions throughout the duration of the event.
Why it is dangerous and what to do
⚠️ Safety
• Avoid visiting piers, coastal paths, and exposed water areas during the warning period.
• Secure loose outdoor items such as garden furniture and bins.
• Exercise caution if driving on exposed coastal routes.
📰 Data source: MeteoAlarm. Forecast and analysis — wweather1, based on Open-Meteo / met.no data.