Waterford is included in a Met Éireann severe weather warning for wind.
Storm Kathleen will bring gale force southerly winds, with some severe and damaging gusts this weekend.
According to Waterford City and County Council, possible impacts include very difficult travel conditions, fallen trees, some power outages, coastal flooding and wave overtopping.
The Status Orange wind warning is valid from 7am to 2pm on Saturday April 6th.
Counties included along with Waterford are Cork and Kerry.
Meanwhile, an Orange wind warning for Galway and Mayo is valid from 9am until 6pm.
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