Explainer – What Do Met Éireann’s Status Level Warnings Mean?
Met Éireann forecasters issue warnings ahead of severe weather.
There are three categories of weather warnings in the Republic of Ireland; yellow, orange and red.
Status Yellow
A status yellow weather alert is given to warn those at risk from certain weather because of their location and/or their activity. It advises these people to take preventative action.
Expected weather conditions in a status yellow alert do not pose an immediate risk to the general population.
Status Orange
A status orange weather warning is given before expected weather conditions that could significantly impact people, property and activity in an area.
People in the affected areas should prepare appropriately now for the anticipated conditions.
Status Red
A status red severe weather warning is rarely issued but when it is, people in the areas expected to be affected should take action to protect themselves and/or their properties.
The warnings are not only issued for storms, but they can also be issued for heat during the summer months
(Source – Irish Independent – Home / Weather – Irish Independent Newsdesk – 08/01/2025)
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