Ireland braces for Storm Christine
Met Éireann says a status orange weather warning will remain in place until at least lunchtime today.
The weather forecaster is predicting high winds with strong gusts over counties Wexford, Galway, Mayo, Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick and Waterford while the possibility of coastal flooding continues.
#StormChristine is to make landfall at 4AM Irish time. Tidal surge expected to hit at 2.44pm on Monday with winds of up to 70mph #TV3Weather
— Deric (@deric_tv) January 6, 2014
#StormChristine has now moved into prime position #stormireland #ukstorm #TV3Weather pic.twitter.com/Jk16GGDV7Y
— Deric (@deric_tv) January 5, 2014
Meanwhile, a yellow wind warning also remains in place for the rest of the country.
Irish Ferries has cancelled its Swift sailings on the Irish Sea today due to adverse weather conditions.
