Tropical Storm Isaac to ‘track close to Ireland’ as washout continues

Things have taken a drastic turn in Ireland after an Indian summer gave us a welcome start to the autumn. Pic: Shutterstock

Mr O’Reilly warned that the tropical storm could bring us extremely heavy rain on Sunday, September 29, particularly in southern regions, but explained that the strongest winds ‘do look likely’ to stay offshore.

Looking at Sunday’s forecast, Met Éireann has said that clouds will thicken early in the day, with heavy outbreaks of rain developing across the southwest from the get-go.

However, more persistent rain will move across the country from the west as southerly winds increase to ‘strong and gusty’ nationwide.

However, more persistent rain will move across the country from the west as southerly winds increase to ‘strong and gusty’ nationwide. Pic: Danny Lawson/PA Wire

The forecaster confirmed it will also be cooler over the weekend, with temperatures reaching just 12 to 15C: ‘Winds will increase to very strong at times along the west coast later in the afternoon with some heavy falls of rain spreading throughout the country.’

Despite a promise of treacherous conditions on Sunday, the weather expert said that Storm Isaac looks more likely to move towards other parts of Europe in the coming days.

He said: ‘Isaac will track more towards Portugal, with the remnants likely to head towards Portugal, but the wind field does look like it’s going to stay well away from Ireland.’

Looking at Sunday’s forecast, Met Éireann has said that clouds will thicken early in the day, with heavy outbreaks of rain developing across the southwest from the get-go. Pic: Stephen Collins/Collins Photos

Thankfully, Saturday won’t be as bad. Between the showers, spells of sunshine are forecast for the whole country.

Met Éireann said: ‘Tomorrow will be mostly dry with scattered cloud and good sunny spells at times. A few showers will develop in places. Light to moderate westerly winds will fall light later in the day and back southerly, with highest temperatures of 11 to 14 degrees.’

Storm Helene makes landfall in Florida —

The weather expert also had another warning, adding that another ‘very serious’ hurricane, named Helene, has hit Florida on the country’s southeast coast, with one fatality already confirmed. (Photo by Lokman Vural Elibol/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

The weather expert also had another warning, adding that another ‘very serious’ hurricane, named Helene, has hit Florida on the country’s southeast coast, with one fatality already confirmed.

‘Unfortunately, a storm surge of up to 20 feet is possible. So if you have any family in Florida, make sure they’re well aware.’

The Storm has been upgraded to category four, posing a risk of catastrophic damage. Preparations to protect property and life are being rushed to completion.

Several counties in Florida are under evacuation orders, while a state of emergency has been declared in 61 of 67 counties.

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