There's more stormy weather on the way.
Met Eireann has issued two alerts, one orange and one yellow, for strong winds, as we're hit by Storm Gertrude tonight.
The Road Safety Authority is advising all road users to take extreme care, with special warnings for drivers of high-sided vehicles and motorcyclists.
Met Eireann forecaster Harm Luijkx said "The winds are going to increase today and this evening. Tonight they will become very strong, with storm-force winds off the west coast."
"It will affect the whole country. Part of the East coast could be severe as well, especially during tomorrow morning", he added.
Met Éireann has issued an Orange Weather Warning, with wind speeds of up to 130 km/h predicted in counties including Dublin, Wicklow and Meath.
The Road Safety Authority has advised road users to:
- Beware of objects being blown out onto the road and to expect the unexpected. In particular watch out for falling/fallen debris on the road and vehicles veering across the road.
- Control of a vehicle may be affected by strong cross winds. High sided vehicles and motorcyclists are particularly vulnerable to strong winds.
Drivers should allow extra space around vulnerable road users such as cyclists, pedestrians and motorcyclists as they may be blown off course by strong winds.
Use dipped headlights at all times of poor visibility not parking/side lights and fog lights. - Pedestrians should take extra care when crossing the road and cyclists when cycling in traffic as a sudden gust of wind could blow you into the path of an oncoming vehicle.
- Pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists are advised to be seen. Wear bright clothing with reflective armbands or a reflective belt.
Pedestrians should walk on a footpath, not in the street. Walk on the right hand side of the road, facing traffic if there are no footpaths.
