Met Éireann has issued all-island Status-Yellow wind and rain warnings as Atlantic Storm Chandra sweeps across Ireland on 27 January 2026, bringing gusts up to 110 km/h and up to 50 mm of rainfall in eastern counties. The alerts cover every county from 03:00 to 23:00, with particular risks of coastal flooding, fallen trees and hazardous driving conditions. Local authorities such as Waterford City & County Council have activated severe-weather teams and urged the public to avoid non-essential journeys.
Transport disruption is already evident: regional rail services have imposed speed restrictions, ferry operators have cancelled several Irish Sea crossings, and airlines at Dublin and Shannon airports have warned passengers of possible delays or short-notice cancellations. Logistics firms report diversion of high-profile cargoes to continental ports to maintain supply-chain integrity.
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Travellers who need to adjust itineraries at short notice should also make sure their documentation is in order; VisaHQ’s Ireland portal (https://www.visahq.com/ireland/) can expedite visa applications, passport renewals and other consular paperwork online, giving you one less headache while weather conditions remain unpredictable.
For mobility managers the key actions are (1) to monitor carrier updates, (2) implement duty-of-care check-ins with travellers currently in Ireland, and (3) advise assignees to build contingency time into journeys this week. Employers with field operations should review remote-work protocols and ensure emergency contacts are current.
While Storm Chandra is forecast to weaken as it moves into the North Sea overnight, Met Éireann cautions that saturated ground means residual flooding and debris could impede ground transport through Wednesday. Companies scheduling end-of-month travel should factor in the possibility of rolling delays as crews work to clear fallen power lines and restore services.
Transport disruption is already evident: regional rail services have imposed speed restrictions, ferry operators have cancelled several Irish Sea crossings, and airlines at Dublin and Shannon airports have warned passengers of possible delays or short-notice cancellations. Logistics firms report diversion of high-profile cargoes to continental ports to maintain supply-chain integrity.
Travellers who need to adjust itineraries at short notice should also make sure their documentation is in order; VisaHQ’s Ireland portal (https://www.visahq.com/ireland/) can expedite visa applications, passport renewals and other consular paperwork online, giving you one less headache while weather conditions remain unpredictable.
For mobility managers the key actions are (1) to monitor carrier updates, (2) implement duty-of-care check-ins with travellers currently in Ireland, and (3) advise assignees to build contingency time into journeys this week. Employers with field operations should review remote-work protocols and ensure emergency contacts are current.
While Storm Chandra is forecast to weaken as it moves into the North Sea overnight, Met Éireann cautions that saturated ground means residual flooding and debris could impede ground transport through Wednesday. Companies scheduling end-of-month travel should factor in the possibility of rolling delays as crews work to clear fallen power lines and restore services.
