Gale force winds are forecast in a number of counties today ahead of Storm Amy.
A Status Orange wind warning will come into effect in counties Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo from 2pm until 10pm.
The rest of the country will be under a yellow alert for wind from midday, while a Status Yellow rain warning will come into effect in Galway and Kerry from 9am.
Linda-Gene Byrne, RNLI Water Safety Lead is urging people to be cautious:
