The Irish Coast Guard have issued a stark warning about dangerous conditions along the coast as Storm Brendan makes a beeline for Ireland.
A yellow weather warning for gusts of up to 110km/h will kick in for Dublin from 7am Monday morning.
And in a series of warnings, the coast guard has warned the public to be very aware of dangers as the weather takes a turn overnight.
They said: "Breaking waves along the coast can be unpredictable and quickly drag you away. Do not approach breaking waves.
"The Coast Guard strongly advises the public to stay away from exposed beaches, cliffs and piers, harbour walls and promenades along the coast during storm conditions.
"Breaking waves along the coast can be unpredictable and quickly drag you away.
"Stay Back, Stay High & Stay Dry! If you see someone in difficulty in the sea or the shore dial 999/112 & ask for the Coast Guard."
The weather warning from Met Eireann says: "As Storm Brendan tracks to the northwest of Ireland, southerly winds veering southwesterly will reach mean speeds of 50 to 65 km/h with gusts of 90 to 110 km/h, highest in coastal areas.
"There is a risk of coastal flooding due to the combination of high spring tides and storm surge."
While tomorrow's forecast says: "Mostly dry to begin on Monday with just patchy rain or drizzle. Southerly winds will gradually increase as the morning goes on, and it will become very windy towards midday with severe and possibly damaging gusts developing.
"Heavy rain will spread from the west in the late morning and through the afternoon. Winds will veer southwesterly as the heavy rain clears through and the winds will slowly moderate. Scattered showers will follow in from the west during the evening.
"There is a significant risk of coastal flooding due to a combination of strong winds, high spring tides and storm surge. Highs 8 or 9 degrees."
