Storm Jorge: Status orange wind warning issued for Waterford

Met Éireann has updated its weather warnings as Storm Jorge heads towards Ireland this weekend.

Severe winds are expected tomorrow.

A status red warning has been issued for Galway and Clare.

It comes into effect from 1pm tomorrow and is in place until 4pm.

There's status orange warnings for the rest of the country.

The warning for Waterford comes into effect at 1pm tomorrow and is in place until 7pm.

Gusts of up to 120km/h are expected.

Wind Warning associated with #StormJorge
Level: Yellow
For Leinster, Cavan, Monaghan, Roscommon, Cork, Limerick, Tiperary and Waterford

Valid from 19:00 Sat, 29-Feb-2020
Valid until 23:59 Sat, 29-Feb-2020https://t.co/juduxcKda8 pic.twitter.com/3exDaHmU4X

— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) February 28, 2020

Crisis management teams across the country have been activated to deal with the conditions.

The National Emergency Co-ordination group has met and is advising people to keep an eye on neighbours, stay away from the coast and take extra care on the roads.