Statement from Kildare County Council
Thursday 2nd April 2026
Key public safety messages for Storm Dave
2nd April 2026: Members of the Kildare County Council Severe Weather Assessment Team attended a briefing of the National Severe Weather and Flood Coordination Group this afternoon regarding Storm Dave. A Status Yellow wind warning is in effect for County Kildare from 14:00 to 23:00 on Saturday, 04/04/2026.
Public safety
- Drive with care and be prepared for strong gusts and other hazards, including falling or fallen trees. High-sided vehicles and motorcyclists are particularly vulnerable in strong winds—slow down and allow extra space for pedestrians and cyclists.
- Coastal areas may experience wave overtopping, storm surge and tidal flooding, particularly in low-lying locations. Keep away from coastal edges, harbours, piers and low-lying promenades during high tide. Irish Coast Guard advice remains: “Stay Back, Stay High, Stay Dry.”
- Strong onshore westerly to southerly winds, combined with high waves, may lead to wave overtopping and flooding in exposed and low-lying coastal areas.
- High astronomical (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 on Saturday for Atlantic and southern coastal counties.
- Stay updated via the Met Éireann website, app and social media channels.
The public are urged to monitor Met Éireann forecasts over the next 24 hours, as conditions may change quickly.
Visit www.met.ie for the most up-to-date information. Further updates are also available via the Met Éireann app, social media channels (@meteireann) and other news media sources.
Kildare County Council will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates.
