Weather warning for Kildare extended until Monday as gusts of 110kmh predicted

Met Eireann have extended a Status Yellow Weather Warning for Kildare until Monday as strong winds are expected to last until Monday afternoon in the wake of Storm Brian.

There was minimal damage caused by today's storm around Kildare, but winds remain quite strong this evening following the initial blast from Brian.

Early tonight, it will continue to be windy in Ulster and north Leinster for a time with further heavy showers. Overnight, winds will gradually moderate in all areas. There'll be some further showers in the north and some rain developing in Munster. Lowest temperatures of 6-9 degrees.

Met Eireann have stated that north Leinster would be hit with gusts of up to 110kmh over the next 36 hours.

"West to Northwest winds will continue to reach mean speeds of 55-65 km/h with gusts up to 110 km/h. Strongest winds will affect Munster, Connacht and South Leinster at first. They will extend to Ulster and north Leinster through this afternoon and early evening," said a statement.