Garda Warning to road users during Storm Hannah

Gardaí are appealing to the public to be extra cautious as severe winds are forecast this evening with the arrival of Storm Hannah.

ORANGE WARNING - DRIVE WITH CARE signs are being displayed along the M7 in Co Kildare.

A Status Yellow wind warning is in place for Kildare, Carlow, Kilkenny, Laois, Longford, Wexford, Wicklow, Offaly, Donegal, Tipperary and Waterford. 90-110km/h gusts are forecast.

A Status Orange Wind Warning for Tipperary and Waterford is also in place from 10pm tonight until 2am on Saturday. Gusts of 110 to 120km/h are expected.

A Status Orange Wind Warning for Clare, Cork, Kerry and Limerick is in place until 5am on Saturday.

Gusts of 110 to 130 km/h are expected.

"Cyclists, motorcyclists and pedestrians should be aware of the danger posed by high winds as they are particularly vulnerable.

"Drivers of high sided vehicles should take all necessary precautions and pay attention to the warnings," gardaí said.

"We ask people living near coastal, cliff and waterway areas, particularly those with children, to be extra cautious considering the gusty winds forecast."

"Please heed the Met Éireann warnings and be aware of local prevailing weather conditions.

"Updates will be provided on the Garda website and social media accounts."