Wind warning to kick in for the entire country this afternoon

A STATUS YELLOW wind warning is due to kick in for the whole country at 1pm as Storm Dave hits the country.

Met Éireann warned the storm, named by the UK’s Met Office, will bring very strong southerly winds, veering westerly by the evening with severe gusts and coastal gales.

Possible impacts include some fallen trees and branches, wave overtopping, difficult traveling conditions, and debris and loose objects being displaced. The warning is due to remain in place until 2am.

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A Status Yellow rain warning for Donegal and Mayo began at 8am and is in place until 4pm. Localised flooding, poor visibility, and difficult travelling conditions are among possible impacts. 

Outbreaks of rain and drizzle will move northwards in the morning, with some falls of sleet or snow possible on hills in Ulster early on.

Heavier and more persistent rain will spread eastwards across the country through the afternoon, increasing the risk of spot flooding possible.

Temperatures will reach highs of 9 to 12 or 13 degrees.

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