Rain and wind warning in place for west as Hurricane Ian wreaks havoc across Atlantic

Eye of Hurricane Ian approaching the southwest coast of Florida. Hurricane Ian's most damaging winds began hitting Florida's southwest coast Wednesday, lashing the state with heavy rain and pushing a devastating storm surge after strengthening to the threshold of the most dangerous Category 5 status. (NOAA via AP)

Several western counties will be under a status yellow rain and wind warning tomorrow, with all coastal areas to see gale force winds.

Met Éireann issued the 12-hour warning this morning for Clare, Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo.