Storm Boelo puts Mayo under Status Orange wind alert

A Status Orange has been issued for Mayo for tomorrow as Storm Boelo brings gale force westerly winds with severe and damaging gusts.

The warning comes into effect at 2 p.m. on Saturday and runs until 9 a.m. on Sunday.

The warning has impacted on the two county championship finals due to take at Hastings Insurance McHale Park tomorrow as they have been moved to Sunday and Monday.

According to Met Eireann, the public should prepare for the following impacts.

Damage to already weakened structures.

Damage to power lines, power outages.

Disruption and delays to public transport likely (air, rail, bus, ferry).

Fallen trees.

Large coastal waves.

Loose objects displaced.

Coastal flooding where winds onshore.

Very difficult travelling conditions, dangerous conditions at sea.