Wind warning issued for five counties but mild spell due

Status yellow warnings are issued when the weather 'does not pose a threat to the general population but is potentially dangerous on a localised scale'. Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire

Met Éireann has issued a status yellow wind warning for five counties on Wednesday.

The warning for Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo will kick in at 8am and expire at 1pm, with the forecaster alerting the public of strong and gusty southwest winds with potential "wave overtopping".