Coastal flooding and over-topping are major concerns for counties on the Western seaboard today.
An Orange weather warning has been issued for Galway, Mayo, Clare, Kerry, Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal
from noon to 8pm this evening.
A yellow weather alert is in place nationwide until 3 o'clock tomorrow morning.
National Director for Fire and Emergency Planning Keith Leonard says local authorities are preparing for the worst.
