People in Galway are being urged to take action to protect themselves and their properties ahead of the status red warning for Storm Isha which comes into effect at 5pm.
People should secure loose objects such as trampolines and garden furniture as soon as possible, and stay indoors.
A number of roads are closed due as a result of the storm until further notice.
The road from the roundabout at Seapoint along Seapoint Promenade as far as Galway Business School is closed, as well as Rosshill Road and Dock Road.
The following car parks will remain closed until further notice: Toft car park, Salthill car park, Silverstrand Road / car park, and Ballyloughane Beach Road will be local access only.
Property owners/residents in areas prone to flooding should be prepared with any measures they have available to them.
Sandbags are available at Tourist Kiosk Salthill, Claddagh Hall, Fire Station Fr Burke Road, Spanish Arch and the Docks beside the Pedestrian Crossing (St Nicholas Street).
All Galway City Council Facilities will be closed from 2pm: Galway City Council Museum, Leisureland, Community Centres: Knocknacarra; Ballinfoile, Westside and Renmore.
