Storm Hector is at its worst at the moment (7am) with two separate weather warnings in place.
An orange wind warning is in place for Donegal, Galway, Mayo and Sligo – while there’s a yellow warning for 13 other counties including Dublin, Kildare, Clare and Kerry.
There’s also a risk of coastal flooding as the winds coincide with high spring tides.
Met Eireann’s Gerry Murphy says the winds will east throughout the day:
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