Storm Ashley: Met Éireann extends Status Orange wind warning to four counties as nationwide yellow warnings in place

Counties Galway, Mayo, Clare and Donegal will be under a Status Orange wind warning from 12pm tomorrow until 9pm. Effects will include coastal flooding, large coastal waves, loose objects and fallen trees.

Galway City Council has taken a number of precautions, including flood barriers along the Spanish Arch and the closure of the Silverstrand, Salthill and Toft car parks.

Strong winds in Galway, Mayo, Clare and Donegal will lead to very difficult travelling conditions, dangerous conditions at sea, and damage to power lines and already weakened structures.

A nationwide Status Yellow wind warning has also been issued and will be valid from midnight on Sunday until 3am on Monday. Possible effects will include coastal flooding, large coastal waves, difficult travelling conditions, debris and loose objects being displaced.

A Status Yellow rain warning has also been issued for Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Wicklow, Cork, Kerry and Waterford. The alert is valid from midnight on Sunday until…