First published Oct 25, 2026, 5:40:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 25, 2026, 5:40:15 AM UTC

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Orange Wind Warning issued for Ireland - From Bloody Foreland to Malin Head to Belfast Lough

An official warning describes likely severe gale conditions and is marked immediate and actual for the area from Bloody Foreland to Malin Head to Belfast Lough. It runs from 24 October 2026 at 17:00 UTC to 25 October 2026 at 09:00 UTC.

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Affected location: From Bloody Foreland to Malin Head to Belfast Lough

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The warning identifies severe gale conditions across the stated area and marks them as requiring immediate attention.

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Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 7/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Urgency: 8/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

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Meteoalarm Ireland Orange Wind Warning issued for Ireland - From Bloody Foreland to Malin Head to Belfast Lough

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