Car parks are being closed in Salthill, and sandbags made available, in response to a Status Orange weather warning for Galway today.
Met Eireann has issued a Status Orange wind warning which will be in effect from 3pm to 8pm on Sunday.
Storm Fergus will bring very strong onshore winds, with possible flooding and other problems from wind damage and overtopping waves.
Galway City Council is advising motorists to remove their cars from the car parks at Salthill, Tofts, Silverstrand and Ballyloughane Beach.
Toft and Salthill car parks are being closed today, and Silverstrand Beach has also been closed, while local access only is being allowed at Ballyloughane.
Sandbags are also being made available at the following locations for homeowners and businesses in vulnerable locations.
- Tourist Kiosk Salthill
- Claddagh Hall
- Fire Station Fr Burke Road
- Spanish Arch
- Docks beside the Pedestrian Crossing (St Nicholas Street)
Storm Fergus is expected to bring hazards to the west coast such as localised flooding and wave overtopping, damage to exposed and vulnerable structures, and disruption of transport services.
It may also result in significant power outages, fallen trees and branches blocking roads, dangerous driving conditions, and flying debris.
