Status Yellow wind warning for Mayo

A STATUS Yellow wind warning has been issued by Met Éireann for three counties - Donegal, Galway and Mayo.

It comes into effect from 5 p.m. today (Saturday) until 2 a.m. Sunday.

Forecasters predict that south-west winds will reach mean speeds of 50 to 65 km/h, with gusts of up to 100 km/h.

Onshore winds will also bring a risk of wave overtopping.