Donegal Council issues advice and emergency contacts for Storm Boelo

Donegal County Council has released advice and emergency contact numbers ahead of Storm Boelo, which is expected to bring gale‑force westerly winds and heavy rain to parts of the west of Ireland.

The Met Éireann Status Orange wind warning runs from 2 pm tomorrow until 9 am on Sunday, covering Donegal, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo. Winds may reach storm force 10, with a marine warning from Erris Head to Bloody Foreland to Belfast Lough in effect from 6 pm Saturday to 10 am Sunday, followed by a Yellow marine gale warning for all Irish coasts.

A Status Yellow rain warning is in place from 4 am to 3 pm on Saturday, bringing spells of heavy rain and a high risk of flooding, especially in coastal areas. Potential impacts include difficult travelling conditions, localised flooding and disruption to outdoor events.

Donegal County Council has activated its Severe Weather Assessment Team and placed all resources on heightened readiness. The Donegal Town Pier Car Park will be closed during periods of predicted high tide and storm surge.

Members of the public are urged to monitor Met Éireann forecasts via the website, app or social media and to exercise caution. Council enquiries can be made on 074 91 53900 during business hours, with out‑of‑hours road emergencies directed to 074 91 72288. For fire emergencies, dial 999 or 112.

Updates on road closures, flooding and community alerts are available on the council’s website and social media, and free phone alerts can be signed up for at www.mapalerter.com/donegal.

Source: Donegal Daily. Photo: Connor Scott McManus / Pexels.