Communities across Clare are being warned to batten down the hatches as Storm Brendan approaches.
A status orange weather alert has now come into force for Co. Clare, with forecasters warning people to be on alert until 3pm this afternoon.
Met Eireann is warning of a significant flood risk, and damaging gusts of up to 130 kilometres per hour.
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Senior Engineer with Clare County Council, Cyril Feeney outlines the main concerns.
The Irish Coast Guard is warning that breaking waves along the coast can be unpredictable and quickly drag you away.
Rescue crews have tweeted to warn the public to stay away from exposed coasts.
Head of Irish Coast Guard Operations, Gerard O’Flynn says it’s not a day to take chances.
