(11.45am 09.12.2025) A Status Orange Wind warning has been updated by Met Eireann to include Galway and is valid from: 11:00 Tuesday 09/12/2025 to 19:00 Tuesday 09/12/2025.
A Status Yellow Wind warning for Ireland has also been updated and is valid from: 06:00 Tuesday 09/12/2025 to 21:00 Tuesday 09/12/2025.
Galway City Council advises that:
- Toft Car Park is closed to the public until further notice.
- Salthill Car Park is closed to the public until further notice.
- Silverstrand Road and car park is closed to the public until further notice.
- Ballyloughane Beach Road is for local access only until further notice.
- A section of the Rosshill Road along the wooded area is closed off to the public until further notice.
Crews will be on site monitoring weather conditions and road closures may need to be implemented if required.
The Flood Barrier has been installed at Spanish Arch.
Sandbags have been placed for the public at the following locations:
- Tourist Kiosk Salthill
- Claddagh Hall
- Fire Station Fr Burke Road
- Spanish Arch
The following woods will be closed to the public until further notice:
- Bearna
- Terryland
- Merlin Park
- Rosshill
The Christmas Market in Eyre Square and the Ice Rink beside Leisureland are also closed today 09/12/2025.
The COPE Galway Day Centre, Street Outreach and Cold Weather Response remain operational.
The team can be reached during the day on 091-525 259, out of hours (7pm -11pm) on 1800 788 887 and night-time only on 086 835 8381 or 086 835 8387.
Updated Public Safety Messaging
Storm Bram is a multi-hazard event - be aware of strong winds and an elevated flood risk
- Orange wind warnings indicate wind speeds with the capacity to produce dangerous, stormy conditions, which may constitute a risk to life and property
- Potential impacts include the possibility of structural damage, fallen trees and flying debris. The public are advised to secure any loose objects and structures on their property which may become a windborne hazard.
- Drive to anticipate strong cross winds and other hazards such as falling/fallen trees. High-sided vehicles and motorcyclists are particularly vulnerable to strong winds – slow down and give extra space to pedestrians and cyclists.
- Organisers of events and activities should consider the wind warnings that are in place and monitor the local conditions; the cancellation of events may be necessary in some locations.
- Stay away from exposed coastal areas for the period of the ORANGE warning and RED Marine Warning
- Follow advice from emergency services and your local authority.
- Uisce Éireann customers can check the website and social media channels for updates and to get in touch with any issues or concerns via their 24/7 customer care centre at 1800 278 278. The public can also sign up online to their free text alert system to get regular updates about their local supplies - see www.water.ie
- Stay away from swollen rivers, streams and flooded riverbanks – banks can collapse without warning, water levels and currents may be far stronger than usual.
- Do not drive through floodwater – turn back and use another route.
- Coastal areas may also experience wave overtopping, storm surge, and tidal flooding, especially in low-lying locations. Keep away from coastal edges, harbours, piers and low-lying promenades during high tide. The Irish Coast Guard advice remains: “Stay Back, Stay High, Stay Dry.”
- People are advised to prepare for the arrival of the storm, including ensuring their mobile phone is fully charged to enable communication.
- Check Local Authorities websites and social media channels for information on road closures, flooding updates, and community alerts.
- Check in with neighbours, older people or anyone who may need assistance in case conditions worsen.
- ESB Networks is highlighting the dangers posed by fallen live wires and is advising the public and the emergency services to stay away from these fallen cables and to report such cases to it immediately. ESB Emergency Services can be contacted at 1800 372 999. The public can monitor www.PowerCheck.ie in regards to power restoration times.
