Coast Guard: Avoid hazardous conditions on coasts brought by gale force winds

Met Éireann issued a status yellow wind warning with "fresh to strong and gusty southerly winds, reaching gale force on Atlantic coasts." File photo: David Creedon / Anzenberger

The Irish Coast Guard is warning the public to have a "heightened awareness" if travelling to the coast over the coming days as "unseasonably" windy conditions may result in hazardous coastal waters.

On Thursday, Met Éireann issued a status yellow wind warning with winds likely to reach speeds of 50km/h and gusts of up to 90km/h, with "fresh to strong and gusty southerly winds, reaching gale force on Atlantic coasts."