Fishermen, boat owners and anyone heading out on the water along the Connemara coast are being warned of gale force winds today.
Met Éireann has issued a Marine Gale Warning for coastal waters from Valentia to Slyne Head to Rossan Point, which takes in the whole Connemara coastline. Southerly winds will reach gale force 8 at times between 12pm and 4pm on Saturday 14 November.
A separate Small Craft Warning is in force for all Irish coasts until 5am on Sunday, with southerly winds reaching force 6 or higher.
Is there a weather warning for Galway on land?
No. At the time of writing, Met Éireann has no weather warnings in force for Galway or any other county. The warnings are for the sea only.
Still, it’ll be a grey, damp day. Met Éireann’s forecast says rain and drizzle will reach the west around midday and spread eastwards through the afternoon and evening, with highs of 9 to 13 degrees and a moderate to fresh southerly breeze.
What’s coming next
- Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with rain and drizzle clearing east and patches of mist and fog. Winds easing.
- Sunday: Rain or drizzle to start, then drier and brighter through the afternoon, with highs of 7 to 11 degrees and fresh northerly winds.
- Sunday night: Cold, with widespread frost and possible icy patches. Take care on the roads first thing Monday.
- Monday: Wet and rather windy, with a fresh to strong southeasterly wind, then showery for several days. Changeable weather for the rest of the week.
Stay safe on the coast
- If you’re going out on the water today, check the marine forecast first, and don’t take small boats out in gale conditions.
- Stay well back from the edge at exposed spots like Slyne Head, Dog’s Bay and the Sky Road.
- Watch for ice on Monday morning, especially on untreated rural roads.
- Got a power cut? Check the PowerCheck outage map on the ESB Networks website.
With storm season under way, it’s a good time to know the names on this year’s list. Here are the storm names for 2026/27, and what Met Éireann says about Storm Chloe.
Always check Met Éireann’s warnings page for the latest. Sources: Met Éireann warnings; Met Éireann national forecast, issued 5am, 14 November 2026.
Featured image: Gunnar Ridderström / Unsplash (illustrative).
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