ALERT: Met Éireann warns of difficult travelling conditions in Clare this weekend

MET Éireann is warning of difficult travelling conditions in Clare this weekend as strong winds are expected.

Ahead of the the last weekend before Christmas, the forecaster has issued a status yellow wind warning for Clare and five other counties along the west coast.

"Sustained strong and gusty westerly winds veering northwesterly coupled with large coastal waves," states the warning which will come into effect at 3am on Saturday and which will remain valid until 6pm on Sunday.

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According to Met Éireann, potential impacts include wave overtopping and/or spray in coastal areas, difficult travelling conditions and some fallen trees.

The warning also applies to counties Galway, Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal.