Met Éireann warns motorists of possible downed trees as Status Yellow wind alert issued

Motorists may encounter downed trees and travel disruptions due to heavy winds across Ireland. 

That's according to Met Éireann after launching a Status Yellow wind warning, which is in place from 5am on Thursday (January 12) to 2am on Friday (January 13). 

Westerly winds will be very strong and gusty today in the west at first before progressing eastwards in the afternoon, reaching storm force at coastal areas of the northwest. 

Power outages are also a possible impact.