LIVE: Met Éireann issues multiple warnings as Storm Floris set for bank holiday arrival
The warnings are due to come into effect in the early hours of Monday and will remain in place in some counties until 4pm on Monday
Met Éireann has officially issued several weather warnings for Bank Holiday Monday as Storm Floris is set to bring "very strong and blustery southwest winds" and heavy rainfall to many parts of the country.
Given the time of the year, there are concerns that significant damage could be caused because of the number of people travelling over the weekend and the number of events taking place, many of which will have temporary structures installed.
It is also possible that some outdoor events and festivals may be impacted by the stormy weather.
The wind and rain warnings, issued this Saturday morning, impact eight counties along the west coast with Met Éireann stating that possible impacts include dangerous travelling conditions, structural damage, fallen trees, debris and loose objects, power outages and wave overtopping.
All of the warnings are due to come into effect in the early hours of Monday and will remain in place in some counties until 4pm on Monday.
The first of the warnings - a status yellow wind warning for Clare, Galway, Mayo and Sligo - will come into effect at 2am on Monday and will remain valid until 1pm.
A separate status rain warning will in place from 2am to 10am across five counties - Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo while a status yellow wind warning for Cavan, Donegal, Monaghan and Leitrim will be valid from 4am to 4pm on Monday.
According to the latest Met Éireann forecast, strong winds will gradually ease throughout Monday with highest temperatures of 16 to 20 degrees.
Once Storm Floris departs, it will be a mostly dry night with clear spells and cloudier conditions over parts of the north and northwest with isolated showers.