Date: 08 Dec 2025
Storm Bram – Extended Status Orange Weather Warning for Donegal and A Status Red Marine Storm Warning now in place!
A Status Orange Wind warning issued by Met Éireann ahead of Storm Bram will come into effect in Donegal from 10:00 Tuesday 09/12/2025 and extend to 21:00 Tuesday 09/12/2025 with orange level winds now more likely to extend inland and the West/Northwest most likely to experience the highest winds associated with this event.
The status Orange Wind Warning for Donegal reads; ”Storm Bram will bring very strong to gale force southerly winds with severe gusts. Possible Impacts: Flooding of low-lying coastal areas, especially during high tide; Wave overtopping; Difficult travel conditions; Debris and loose objects displaced; Outdoor events impacted; Power outages Valid; 10:00 Tuesday 09/12/2025 to 21:00 Tuesday 09/12/2025
A Status Yellow Wind Warning is also in place for the entire county; Valid: 06:00 Tuesday 09/12/2025 to 21:00 Tuesday 09/12/2025
The public are also advised of the following updated Marine Warnings;
A Status Red - Storm Warning is in place from Loop Head to Erris Head to Malin Head with “South to southwest winds will occasionally reach violent storm force 11. Valid: 12:00 Tuesday 09/12/2025 to 23:30 Tuesday 09/12/2025”
A Status Orange Storm Warning is also in place from Valentia to Erris Head to Malin Head with "Southwest to west winds will reach storm force 10. Valid: 10:00 Tuesday 09/12/2025 to 00:00 Wednesday 10/12/2025.
A Status Yellow Gale Warning is in place for all coasts of Ireland and on the Irish Sea with “Southerly gales, later veering westerly, will reach gale force 8 or strong gale force 9 during Tuesday for all Irish coastal waters and the Irish Sea, with storm force winds for some west and northwest areas. Valid: 00:00 Tuesday 09/12/2025 to 00:00 Wednesday 10/12/2025”
The public are asked to monitor exercise caution during this period of inclement weather and to Monitoring Met Éireann forecasts over the next 24 hrs – conditions may change quickly. Visit https://www.met.ie/ for the most up to date information. Information is also available across the Met Éireann App, social media platforms (@meteireann) and other news media sources.
Donegal County Council have activated their Severe Weather Assessment Team and are continuing to monitor the evolving situation and all Council resources are at a heightened state of readiness in response to this period of unsettled weather.
Donegal County Council can be contacted during normal business hours on 074 91 53900 and in the event of an out-of-hours emergency the Council’s Road Service can be contacted on 074 91 72288. For emergencies requiring the assistance of the Fire Service call 999 or 112.
Check www.donegalcoco.ie and social media channels for information on road closures, flooding updates, and community alerts.
You can keep up to date on conditions by signing up for free alerts to your phone by registering at www.mapalerter.com/donegal or by following Donegal County Council on Facebook or on X @DonegalCouncil.
