Met Éireann has issued a status yellow wind alert for Galway, Mayo, Clare, Cork, Kerry and Limerick. The warning will come in effect from 3pm Wednesday 18 November.

Southwest to west winds veering northwest will reach mean speeds of 50km/h to 65km/h, with gusts of 90km/h to 110km/h. The combination of strong winds coupled with high tides brings an increased risk of coastal flooding.

The warning is valid until 1am Thursday.

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