Gardai have issued a warning as Storm Aiden is set to batter the country this weekend.
Met Eireann have put a Status Orange alert in place for twelve counties throughout Saturday.
The first warning is in force for Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Wicklow, Cork, Kerry and Waterford from 5am until 10am on Saturday.
While the second warning is for Donegal, Galway, Mayo, Sligo and Clare from 8am until 4pm on Saturday.
Finally a national Status Yellow warning is in place for the entire country from 2am until 4pm on Saturday.
And gardai are now advising people to avoid all unnecessary journeys in Status Orange counties, as well as asking the public to take a number of other safety precautions.
An Garda Siochana have warned:
- All unnecessary travel should be avoided where orange level wind warnings are in place. These winds will make driving conditions hazardous, especially for more vulnerable road users such as cyclists, pedestrians, motorcyclists and high sided vehicles.
- Road users should pay particular attention to the risk posed by fallen trees, flying debris and flooded roads.
- High seas and wave activity will make coastal areas hazardous, the public are advised to stay away from coastal areas/cliff walks during this period.
- People are advised to remove or secure patio furniture, rubbish bins and any loose items from around buildings.
- Local authorities will provide updated information on flooding and local conditions. People are advised to follow updated weather forecasts throughout the weekend
