Malin Head experienced spring’s strongest wind gust

Donegal recorded some of the most severe winds in the country during Spring 2026, according to Met Éireann’s latest Climate Statement.

The county was singled out for a number of notable weather events, particularly at Malin Head.

Storm-force winds were recorded there on March 25th, which also saw the season’s highest 10-minute mean wind speed of 89 kilometres per hour.

Malin Head also recorded the strongest gust of the spring, reaching 115 kilometres per hour on the same day.

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