Local Flooding In Cork Following Heavy Rainfall Overnight

There are reports of flooding in Dunmanway, Bantry, Bandon, and Timoleague

The entire country is under a yellow wind warning, with three counties set to have that upgraded from 11am.

A status Orange advisory will come into play for Mayo, Donegal and Galway from then until 4pm.

Met Eireann expects 'severe' gusts of up to 110 kilometres per hour and has warned of possible coastal flooding.

Road Safety Officer Noel Gibbons is urging people nationwide to be fully informed before setting off on a journey:

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