A Status Orange Weather Warning is in place in Galway this afternoon as Storm Fergus is to bring strong damaging winds into Sunday night.
The Orange Wind Warning will be in place for Galway, Clare, and Mayo until 8pm on Sunday. After this, a Status Yellow wind warning will still be in place until 9pm tonight.
Heavy winds coupled with high waves and high tides will create a strong possibility of localised coastal flooding and wave overtopping.
In addition, a thunderstorm warning is also in place for Galway this afternoon, remaining in force until 6pm.
Galway City Council has taken measures including closing roads and car parks due to the storm, and making sandbags available.
