Weather warning issued for Clare as 'unseasonably' strong winds are forecast

MET ÉIREANN has issued a status yellow wind warning Clare and several other counties. 

The warning, for all of Munster and counties Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, says there will be "unseasonably strong southeasterly winds" overnight and for a time on Saturday morning.

The winds will be strongest in southern and western coastal areas and on high ground.

The forecaster says the winds could cause damage to tents and other temporary structures, falling branches and wave overtopping along parts of the south coast.

The status yellow wind warning takes effect at midnight and will last until 10am Saturday.