A Yellow weather warning has been issued by Met Eireann for heavy winds to hit Galway and the Atlantic Coast this evening.
Very strong southwest winds are expected to develop on Saturday evening, with gusts of up to 80-100km/h.
Winds will be at their worst near the coast and on high ground, with the potential for wave overtoppping.
The status yellow wind warning for Galway, Mayo, and Donegal will be in effect from 6pm to 10pm on Saturday night.
A marine warning for Gale force winds on coastal waters is also in place today, with Met Eireann warning they will develop to strong gale force winds overnight.
