- A Status Yellow Wind warning is in place for Galway from 17:00 Monday 26/10/2026 to 23:59 Monday 26/10/2026.
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A High Tide Advisory has also been issued for the coasts of Galway from 04:00 Monday 26/10/2026 to 13:30 Tuesday 27/10/2026.
Galway City Council advises that:
- Salthill promenade from D’arcy roundabout to Galway Business School will be closed to the public from 1pm on Monday 26 October until further notice.
- Salthill Carpark will be closed to the public from 1pm on Monday 26 October until further notice.
- Toft Car Park, Salthill will be closed to the public until further notice.
- Silverstrand Road and car park will be closed to the public from 1pm on Monday 26 October until further notice.
- Ballyloughane Beach Road is for local access from 1pm on Monday 26 October until further notice.
- Merlin Woods will be closed to the public until further notice.
- A section of the Rosshill Road from Old Dublin Road to Ross Allta housing estate adjacent to the wooded area will be closed to the public from 1pm on Monday 26 October until further notice.
Crews will be on site monitoring weather conditions and road closures may need to be implemented if required.
The Flood Barrier is in place at Spanish Arch.
Sandbags
Sandbags will be available for the public from Saturday 24 October at the following locations:
- Adjacent to Salthill Aquarium.
- Claddagh Hall.
- Fire Station on Fr Griffin Road.
- Spanish Arch.
- New Dock Street.
- Entrance to Mutton Island Causeway.
Key Messages
- Strong onshore winds, high tides, surge and large waves may cause overtopping and coastal flooding along all coasts on Monday into Tuesday.
- High sea levels may slow river discharge, raising flood risk in low-lying estuaries
- Soils are saturated and heavy rainfall may cause some localised flooding.
- Trees are still in full leaf and are highly vulnerable to strong winds, putting them at an elevated risk of falling, particularly in woodland areas.
- River levels are expected to remain elevated on Monday and into Tuesday.
Potential Impacts
- Difficult travelling conditions.
- Debris, loose objects displaced
- Localised flooding possible.
- Damage to already weakened structures.
- Damage to power lines.
- Fallen trees and branches.
- Large coastal waves and coastal flooding.
- Outdoor events impacted.
Public Safety Messaging
- Secure any loose outdoor items such as bins, garden furniture, trampolines and temporary structures.
- Stay informed through Met Éireann and local authority channels and adjust your travel plans if necessary.
- Motorists should be alert for fallen trees, debris and difficult driving conditions.
- Never attempt to drive through flooded roads.
- Allow extra time for essential travel.
- Expect surface water, debris and poor visibility.
- Do not bypass Road Closed signs – the road ahead is unsafe, the damage may be hidden beneath water, and you may be putting your life at risk.
- Do not drive through floodwater – turn back and use another route.
- Check with transport operators when planning journeys.
- Stay back from riverbanks, streams and canals – water levels may rise quickly.
- Keep children and pets away from waterways and flooded areas.
- The high winds could also cause hazards around coastal edges, and the Irish Coast Guard advice is clear: ‘Stay Back, Stay High, Stay Dry.’
- Monitor Met Éireann forecasts and/or visit Met Éireann - The Irish Meteorological Service for the most up to date information. Information is available across social media platforms and other news media sources.
- 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 relation to power restoration times.
