WINDS OF CHANGE WEATHER WARNING

Stormy September ahead as autumn arrives

- BY ANITA MCSORLEY

MET Eireann is warning a stormy September is in store for Ireland after the island basked during August.

Weather conditions last month swung dramatically from scorching conditions to a soggy couple of washout days marked by torrential rain, gusty winds and thunderstorms.

It comes as nine flights were diverted from Dublin Airport yesterday due to high winds, with a number of others delayed.

The airport's operator, DAA, said eight were diverted to Shannon Airport and one to Birmingham Airport.