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THINGS are going to get worse before they get better here in Kerry according to Met Eireann.
We’re getting a battering with wind and heavy rain during the Status Yellow Wind and Rain warning in effect at the moment.
Well that wind warning will continue until Sunday morning at 10am, at which time it will be elevated to a Status Orange warning until 10pm on Sunday night.
There will be southwest winds with mean speeds of 60 to 80 km/h with severe gusts of up to 120km/h, strongest on exposed hills and coasts, with a risk of coastal flooding.
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The warning also applies for Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Sligo, Clare, Cork and Limerick.
Members of the public are advised to take necessary precautions for high winds including securing items or property which are susceptible to high winds such as hoarding and signage.
Motorists should take extreme care on all routes and be mindful of the likelihood of debris, fallen trees and branches and fallen power lines.
Members of the public are advised to avoid walking or cycling in exposed coastal areas. Power outages should be notified to ESB Networks on 1850 372999.
