Red marine warning issued for Donegal waters as Storm Boelo nears

Met Éireann has issued a status red marine weather warning for the seas around County Donegal as Storm Boelo approaches this afternoon.

The red warning covers the waters between Rossan Point and the Bloody Foreland, between the Bloody Foreland and Malin Head, and from Malin Head to Fair Head. It takes effect at 7 pm this evening and will remain in force until 6 am on Sunday.

Storm Boelo is expected to bring violent, storm‑force 11 winds at sea, with gusts of 103‑117 km/h. In addition, a status orange wind warning has been issued for the Donegal mainland, beginning at 2 pm this afternoon and lasting until 9 am on Sunday.

Residents and mariners are advised to stay updated via Donegal Daily’s Storm Boelo live‑updates page.

Source: Donegal Daily. Photo: Nils Rotura / Pexels.