Storm Lorenzo: Met Eireann outlines counties that will have 'coastal damage' from the storm

Latest: Storm Lorenzo may pose a threat to life and safety in some parts of the country, the National Emergency Coordination Group has warned.

• A status yellow wind warning is in effect for the entire country until 6pm;
• A status yellow rainfall warning is in place for Connacht, Leinster, Cavan, Monaghan and Donegal until 6am tomorrow morning;
• A status yellow wind warning has been issued for Sligo and Leitrim from 6pm until 6am tomorrow;
• A status orange wind warning will take effect in Galway, Mayo, Clare, Kerry and Limerick at 6pm until 6am tomorrow;
• The storm is expected to make landfall around north Mayo late this evening.