Roads have been closed and services cancelled ahead of Storm Brian hitting the Irish coast in the early of hours of Saturday morning.
We won’t be leaving our house by the looks of things.
Iarnród Éireann has cancelled their services from Limerick Junction to Waterford and Limerick to Ballybrophy via Nenagh.
They also announced delays on a host of other routes.
AA Roadwatch warns of road closures in Cork due to a risk of flooding.
The Orange warning comes into effect tonight at 22:00 and will remain in force until October, 21 at 22:00.
A Met Eireann spokesperson said: “Southeast winds of mean speeds 55 to 65km/h with gusts of 90 to 110km/h, will veer west or northwest and strengthen further during the night, reaching orange level with mean speeds of 65-80 km/h with gusts 110-130 km/h. Winds will ease to yellow warning level during Saturday evening.”
A Yellow Wind Warning has also been issues for Cavan, Monaghan, Donegal, Dublin, Carlow, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Longford, Louth, Wicklow, Offaly, Westmeath, Meath, Leitrim, Roscommon, Sligo, Limerick and Tipperary
“South or southeast winds, later becoming northwest will reach mean speeds of 55 to 65 km/h with gusts up to 110 km/h. The strong winds will occur in various parts of the country during different time periods, with winds in northern areas probably not peaking until Saturday afternoon,” says Met Eireann.
Shannon and Dublin airports have also released statements on the weather.
Travellers are advised to check with their airline before arriving at the terminal building.
