'Damaging gusts' expected as status orange wind warning issued for Cork and Kerry

The status orange wind warning will come into effect at 8pm this evening and will remain in place until midnight

A status yellow wind warning is currently in place for the rest of Munster, Leinster and Connacht.

A status orange wind warning has been issued for Cork and Kerry which could see “damaging gusts” reach speeds of up to 120km/h.

The status orange warning will come into effect at 8pm this evening and will remain in place until midnight.