Wind Warning issued for Co Kildare with 100km/hr gusts

Strong and gusty southeast winds are expected in 15 counties including Kildare.

Average speeds of 50 to 60kmh are predicted with gusts of up to 100km/h possible, strongest about high ground.

Met Éireann have put in place a Status Yellow wind warning for counties; Dublin, Carlow, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Wexford, Wicklow, Offaly, Leitrim, Roscommon, Sligo, Clare, Limerick, Tipperary and Waterford.

It will be in place from 5am Monday, until 5pm Monday.

Heavy rain is also expected in counties; Kilkenny, Wexford, Kerry, Limerick and Tipperary.

Forecasters have issued a lower level warning for these areas from 6pm Sunday, recommending a Status Yellow rainfall warning remain in place until 6pm Monday.

"Heavy rain Sunday night and Monday in these areas will bring a risk of spot flooding, especially in southern parts of these counties," they added.