First published Oct 22, 2026, 10:24:17 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 22, 2026, 10:24:17 PM UTC

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

Meteoalarm issued an official Orange Gale warning rated severe and likely for the area from Erris Head to Bloody Foreland to Belfast Lough. It is in effect from 24 October 2026 at 17:00 UTC until 25 October at 10:00 UTC.

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Affected location: From Erris Head to Bloody Foreland to Belfast Lough
It is in effect from 24 October 2026 at 17:00 UTC until 25 October at 10:00 UTC.

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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: 3/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

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