Strong winds forecast for Mayo as warning is issued

A Status Yellow wind warning has been issued for Mayo, Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Sligo, Clare, Cork, Kerry and Waterford

According to Met Éireann, strong southeasterly winds tonight, with mean speeds of 50 to 60 km/h and gusts to 90 km/h.

Where winds are onshore there is a risk of coastal flooding.

The warning is valid from 9 p.m. today until 9 a.m. tomorrow.