Status orange wind issued from tonight

A status orange wind warning has been issued for counties Cavan and Monaghan.

The warning comes into effect from 10pm tonight until 10am on Saturday as Storm Darragh hits the country

Met Éireann are advising of very strong and gusty northwest winds which may result in fallen trees, damage to power lines, and very difficult travelling conditions. A status red warning for wind has also been issued for Leitrim, Donegal, Sligo, Clare, Galway, and Mayo from 11pm tonight.