Met Éireann's new warning system to include detailed explanations of colour alerts

Motorists contend with downed trees outside of Fermoy in Co Cork following storm Ellen in 2020.  A revised warning system by Met Éireann details how wind speeds will now be increased by around 5kph before a yellow warning will be issued.

Met Éireann is planning a new weather warning system to take account of higher wind speeds, rising temperatures in a warming climate, as well as specific concrete examples of what people can expect to happen based on their colour-coded alert system.

The meteorology service has been criticised over its yellow, orange, and red warning system with some members of the public suggesting alerts are unnecessary while at other times people claimed they were not given sufficient warning of potential damage.