A status orange wind warning for Waterford has been issued by Met Éireann.
The warning remains in place until midnight tonight and has been in place since earlier this evening.
This warning is in place for Waterford, Clare, Cork, Kerry and Wexford.
Strong and very gusty westerly winds will reach storm or near storm force for a time this evening.
Power outages and severe disruption are likely, as are dangerous travelling conditions and coastal flooding.