Wind warning issued as gusts up to 110km/h predicted

Met Eireann has issued a wind warning as gusts of up to 110km/h are forecast.

The status yellow warning is valid from noon today and will remain in place until 9pm.

Met Eireann warned that 'south veering southwest winds will reach mean speeds between 45 and 55 km/h this afternoon and this evening with gusts up to 90 to 110 km/h.'

The national forecaster stated that 'winds will be strongest at coasts and have the potential to briefly reach higher speeds locally across North Connacht and North Leinster this evening.'