Storm Floris: Thousands without power with yellow warnings still in place 

Met Éireann has advised that Storm Floris will bring a wet and windy August bank holiday weekend. Picture: Met Éireann

Around 10,000 homes in Ireland are without power after Storm Floris brought strong winds to the island.

The storm made landfall in the early hours of Monday with a number of warnings being issued. 

At present, just one is in place — a status yellow wind warning for Cavan, Donegal, Monaghan, Leitrim, and Sligo, which will be in place until 4pm. 

Met Éireann says these counties will see "strong, gusty westerly winds this afternoon" with possible impacts including: 

• Difficult travelling conditions;
• Possible damage to temporary structures;
• Falling branches or loose objects;
• Power outages;
• Wave overtopping.

More than 10,000 homes in Ireland are without power, with Co Donegal and Co Roscommon among the worst-affected areas.

A spokesperson for ESB Networks said: “Yellow level winds associated with Storm Floris have led to a number of power outages across the country this morning, predominantly in the North West region.

“The impact on the electricity network has been modest and in line with previous such wind warnings.

“As of 10.30am, approximately 10,000 homes, farms and businesses across the country are without power.

“ESB Networks crews are mobilised in impacted areas and responding to power outages where safe to do so.

“Real-time information on power outages and restoration times is available on www.PowerCheck.ie.

“We apologise to all homes, farms and businesses impacted for the inconvenience caused.”

In Northern Ireland, a status yellow wind warning is in place for Antrim, Armagh, Down, Fermanagh, Tyrone, and Derry. The warning is in place until 11.59pm on Monday.

Several flights have been cancelled in the region and some public facilities closed. Passengers at airports in Northern Ireland have been advised to contact their airline directly for updates on the status of their flight.

Unsettled weather this week 

As for the general outlook, Met Éireann says this Bank Holiday Monday will begin with rain and wind across much of the country with fresh to strong and gusty southwest winds, veering westerly, with the strongest winds in the north, reaching gale force in coastal parts there and for a time along the west coast.

This rain will quickly clear eastwards as the morning progresses, with sunny spells and showers to follow. These showers will be most frequent in Ulster and Connacht.

Windy & wet at first today, with strong & gusty SW winds, associated with #StormFloris⚠️🌬️🌧️

The rain will clear eastwards this morning, with the winds gradually moderating through the day, though staying windy for much of the day in northern areas🌧️☁️🍃

Highs of 16 to 21 C🌡️ pic.twitter.com/MRGWEUjrfW

— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) August 4, 2025

Highest temperatures today will range from 16C to 21C.

Tonight will bring a mix of clear spells and scattered showers. Some of these showers will turn heavy, particularly in the north and west of the country. Temperatures tonight will fall back to 10C to 14C.

Tuesday will bring dry conditions for most of the country, with spells of sunshine. There will, however, be some scattered showers for a time, mainly in the north. Highest temperatures tomorrow will range from 15C in the north to 21C further south, amid moderate to fresh west to northwest winds.

There will be a dry start to Wednesday, with spells of hazy sunshine, though Met Éireann is predicting some isolated showers to develop in the early afternoon. Highest temperatures on Wednesday will range from 17C to 19C.

Beyond Wednesday, the forecaster says conditions will be staying "generally unsettled" with spells of rain and drizzle likely.