Storm Ashley: Status Orange extended to four counties as ‘very strong’ winds forecast tomorrow [Video]

LAST UPDATE | 3 hrs ago

MOTORISTS ARE BEING advised to take extra care this weekend on the roads as the entire country has received a weather warning ahead of Storm Ashley tomorrow.

People are also being advised to stay away from coastal areas tomorrow. The National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management (NDFEM) warned that as Storm Ashley is forecast to bring strong and gusty southerly winds, with damaging gusts expected as well as high tides.

“Potential impacts include very difficult travel conditions, fallen trees, power outages, coastal flooding, and wave overtopping,” a spokesperson said.

A status Orange wind warning had been put in place by Met Éireann for counties Galway and Mayo tomorrow while a Status Yellow warning will be in place for every other county. Donegal and Clare have since been added to the counties under Orange warnings.

Much of today will be bright with sunny spells across the country with some passing …