Strong winds are set to hit Ireland at the weekend with the arrival of Storm Dave, as Met Éireann issues a Status Yellow wind warning for the entire country.
The forecaster said there will be very strong southerly winds, veering westerly by Saturday evening with severe gusts and coastal gales.
The warning will be in effect from 3pm on Saturday until midnight on Sunday.
The storm could lead to fallen trees and branches, wave overtopping, difficult travelling conditions and debris or loose objects displaced.
Met Éireann meteorologist Michelle Dillion said the weather is turning more unsettled for the Easter weekend, becoming wet and windy, but that the significant wind will be across Saturday as there will be winds increasing with heavy rain.
Speaking on RTÉ's Morning Ireland, she said there are rapidly deepening areas of low pressure especially on Saturday, but it is a mobile situation with a lot of uncertainty.
Ms Dillon said Saturday will see the worst weather with strong coastal gales and spring tides bringing high waves and onshore winds leading to possible coastal flooding.
The UK Met Office also issued a Yellow wind warning for Antrim, Armagh, Down, Fermanagh, Tyrone and Derry, which will be in operation from 2pm on Saturday until 2am on Sunday.
It said the storm will bring a spell of very strong winds on Saturday into Easter Sunday morning, which may cause some damage and travel disruption.
