Met Éireann release updated weather warnings for the entire country

The warnings were first issued last night.

However, Met Éireann has now updated the warnings, which will come into effect at 5am in Connacht, Kerry and Donegal. The update reads: "As Storm Brendan tracks to the northwest of Ireland, southerly winds will reach mean speeds of 65 to 80 km/h with gusts generally up to 130 km/h, higher in exposed areas. "There is a significant risk of coastal flooding due to the combination of high spring tides and storm surge." This warning will last until tomorrow at 9pm.

Please see our updated warnings regarding #StormBrendan on https://t.co/ozrQHtoOkt, coming into effect at 5 am for Connacht, Kerry and Donegal and 8 am for the rest of the country. pic.twitter.com/JshS47suAr

— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) January 12, 2020

The second status orange wind warning has been set in place for Leinster, Cavan, Monaghan, Clare, Cork, Limerick, Tipperary and Waterford. This will come into place at 8am, with the update reading: "As Storm Brendan tracks to the northwest of Ireland, southerly winds will reach mean speeds of 50 to 70 km/h with gusts of 100 to 120 km/h, higher in exposed areas. "There is a significant risk of coastal flooding due to the combination of high spring tides and storm surge." Meanwhile, there will be a status red gale warning along the Irish coast.

Breaking waves along the coast can be unpredictable and quickly drag you away. Stay Back, Stay High & Stay Dry! Do not approach breaking waves. #IrishCoastGuard pic.twitter.com/5CtMY3Lq4f

— Irish Coast Guard (@IrishCoastGuard) January 12, 2020

"Gale force 8 to storm force 10 southerly winds will develop overnight and on Monday morning on all Irish coastal waters and on the Irish Sea. Winds will reach violent storm force 11 at times from Mizen Head to Slyne Head to Malin Head." There is also a status yellow small craft warning in place. No matter where you are in the country, be careful out there tomorrow.