Yellow weather warnings in place for Ireland as strong winds hit

The forecaster is predicting very strong west to northwest winds developing with widespread gusts of between 90km/h and 110km/h, especially near the coast on Wednesday. Picture: Sam Boal / RollingNews.ie

The first of the yellow warnings for Ireland are now in effect, with strong gusts reported across the country. 

The orange storm warnings for Cork and Kerry have now lapsed. There were reports of lightening on the southwest coast as Met Éireann said stormy conditions were expected with "damaging gusts of up to 110km/h."