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Orange Wind Warning Issued for Parts of Ireland and Irish Sea

October 21, 2026 · wweather1 editorial · 2 min read

METEOALARM has issued an Orange Gale warning for specified coastal areas of Ireland and parts of the Irish Sea. The high-severity alert will take effect on October 22, 2026, at 20:00 UTC and is scheduled to expire on October 23, 2026, at 06:00 UTC.

An Orange Wind Warning categorized as high severity has been issued by METEOALARM. The official event type for this alert is designated as an Orange Gale.

The warning applies to a defined coastal and maritime region stretching from Wicklow Head to Dungarvan to Valentia, as well as areas on the Irish Sea south of Anglesey.

According to the advisory, the gale conditions are set to begin at 20:00 UTC on October 22, 2026. The alert will remain in place overnight until 06:00 UTC on October 23, 2026.

Maritime operators and residents along the affected coastlines are advised to take note of the active timeframe for these high wind conditions.

Why it is dangerous and what to do

⚠️ Safety
• Secure loose outdoor objects and structures before the wind conditions begin.
• Avoid exposed coastal areas, piers, and sea fronts during high winds.
• Ensure vessels in the affected marine zones are properly moored or secured.
• Monitor official local advisories for any updates regarding the warning.
📰 Data source: MeteoAlarm. Forecast and analysis — wweather1, based on Open-Meteo / met.no data.

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