Status Yellow warning for Mayo

MET. Eireann has issued a Status Yellow weather alert with very high winds expected in parts of the country.

The warning came into effect early this morning for counties Mayo, Sligo, Galway and Donegal, and will remain in place until 4pm with gusts reaching 90 kilometres per hour at times.

The rest of the country can expect blustery, showery weather, although it will remain mild for the time of year with maximum temperatures of 15 degrees.