Road users are urged to take precautions this morning as Storm Bram hits Waterford.

The county is under a Status Orange wind warning until 3pm.

The Orange warning will also impact the entire country at different times today.

There has already been a significant storm surge in Tramore ⬇

After a week of persistent rain, Met Éireann has said soils across the country are already highly saturated and many rivers are approaching bank-full conditions, so any additional rainfall is likely to result in surface and river flooding.

Waterford City and County Council said: “Please drive with caution, slow down, be mindful of vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and cyclists, increase stopping distances and watch for surface water and debris on the roads. Motorists should also avoid driving through flowing or standing water as the depth of the water can be deceptive.”

42 flights into and out of Dublin Airport have been cancelled.

Rosslare to Fishguard sailings today have been cancelled.

Met Éireann forecaster Gerry Kelly said it was a day to be “very, very careful”.

He told RTÉ’s Morning Ireland: “It is going to be a very windy day everywhere, and there is certainly a possibility for all areas to reach those levels for a time.”

He particularly highlighted a risk of coastal flooding in the south of the country during high tide this morning.

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