A Status Yellow Wind warning for Ireland has been issued by Met Éireann and is valid from 14:00 Saturday 04.04.2026 to 23:00 Saturday 04.04.2026.
Key Messages
- Strong onshore westerly to southerly winds combined with high waves may lead to wave overtopping and flooding in low-lying and exposed coastal areas.
- High astronomical tides (Spring Tides) coinciding with storm surge and persistent onshore winds will further increase the risk of coastal flooding.
- A High Tide Advisory will come into effect Saturday, for Atlantic and southern coastal counties.
- Monitor Met Éireann forecasts and/or visit https://www.met.ie/ for the most up to date information. Information is available across social media platforms and other news media sources.
Galway City Council advises that:
- Toft Car Park, Salthill will be closed to the public on Saturday 4 April until further notice.
- Silverstrand Road and car park will be closed to the public on Saturday 4 April until further notice.
- Ballyloughane Beach Road is for local access only from Saturday 4 April until further notice.
Crews will be on site monitoring weather conditions and road closures may need to be implemented if required.
The Flood Barrier remains in place at Spanish Arch.
Sandbags will be available for the public from Friday 3 April at the following locations:
- Adjacent to Salthill Aquarium
- Claddagh Hall
- Fire Station Fr Burke Road
- Spanish Arch
Public Safety Messaging:
- Drive to anticipate strong gusts 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.
- Coastal areas may 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.”