Storm Chandra is forecast to bring gusts of up to 70 mph (112kmh) to parts of the island of Ireland this week, as several counties fall under weather warnings.
Chandra could see power outages, falls of snow, and some communities cut off by flooded roads.
The UK Met Office said Chandra will bring “very strong winds” as it advised the public to expect longer journey times and likely cancellations on road, rail, air and ferry services.
The storm has the potential to damage buildings, with flying roof tiles and other debris posing a danger to life.
It said there is a “good chance that power cuts may occur” which could affect other services such as mobile phone coverage.
⚠️ Yellow weather warning issued ⚠️
— Met Office (@metoffice) January 25, 2026
Heavy rain across much of Northern Ireland
Monday 12:00 – 18:00
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Forecasters also warned that some communities may be cut off by flooded roads, with outbreaks of rain spreading across Northern Ireland during Tuesday, potentially even falling as snow for a time on the highest ground.
The Met Office said rainfall totals of 20-30mm are “likely fairly widely”, with 50-70 mm possible on high ground especially in eastern areas.
A status yellow warning for rain was in place from midday until midnight on Monday for a region affecting five counties in Northern Ireland but excluding Antrim and those closest to the northern coast in Londonderry.
⚠️⚠️ Amber weather warning issued ⚠️⚠️
— Met Office (@metoffice) January 26, 2026
Wind across the eastern half of Northern Ireland
Tuesday 0500 – 2100
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The Met Office said: “A spell of heavy rain will move northeastwards across Northern Ireland during Monday afternoon, 10-20mm of rain is expected to fall widely with 20-30 mm in a few areas and as much as 40 mm over high ground.”
This was immediately followed by a status yellow warning for wind and rain for all of Northern Ireland for all of Tuesday.
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— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) January 26, 2026
⚠️Yellow Wind & Rain warnings for Tues 27/01, in association with #StormChandra
❗️Rain falling on already saturated ground will lead to localised impacts
❗️Winds will be very strong & gusty particularly on the coasts & along exposed areas
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A separate amber warning for wind is in place for the north and east of the region between 5am and 9pm on Tuesday.
In the Republic of Ireland, Met Eireann has issued a yellow-level warning for Rain in Carlow, Kilkenny, Louth, Wexford, Wicklow, and Waterford between midnight and 11pm on Tuesday.
There is also a yellow-level warning for wind fir Carlow, Dublin, Kildare, Kilkenny, Louth, Meath, Wexford, Wicklow, Cavan, Monaghan, Cork, Kerry, and Waterford between 5am and 11pm on the same day.
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