Met Eireann warns of 'damaging gusts' as Status Yellow wind warning issued for five counties

Met Éireann has issued a weather warning alert for Waterford, Wexford, Wicklow, Cork and Kerry, warning of possible 'damaging gusts' on Monday.

The status yellow wind warning, which was issued at 1pm on Sunday, will come into effect at 11am on Monday.

"A spell of very strong and gusty southerly winds will track eastwards on Monday," states the warning which adds that a "damaging gusts of up to 110 km/h are possible".

The warning will remain valid until 9pm on Monday.