ALERT: 'Very strong and gusty winds' expected as warning is issued for seven counties
The Met Éireann weather warnings comes into effect on Friday morning
Met Éireann is warning of "very strong and gusty" winds in several counties ahead of the weekend which could result in 'difficult travelling conditions' during the busy mid-term break.
The forecaster has issued status yellow wind warnings for seven counties in Ireland as the weather system approaches.
The first of the warnings - for Cork and Kerry - comes into effect at at 4am on Friday while the second - for counties Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Wicklow and Waterford - will be valid from 6am until 10am.
According to Met Éireann, potential impacts include some fallen trees or branches, difficult travelling conditions and debris, or loose objects being displaced.
For more updates on the status yellow weather warnings, you can check the Met Éireann website here.
Motorists in counties impacted by Friday's warnings are being urged to exercise caution when travelling.