Red warning issued as Jorge to bring 'severe winds'

The forecaster is warning of "very severe winds", with mean speeds reaching upto 100km/h in places.

The storm is likely to bring a significant risk of coastal and inland flooding, as very wet and windy conditions are expected throughout Saturday.Met Éireann has said that rainfall amounts in February have already exceeded record levels in many part of the country. Speaking on RTÉ's News at One, Keith Leonard said local authorities have been "in full crisis response mode since Storm Brendan" and he said this will continue "until such times as it becomes too hazardous for them to maintain operations".Mr Leonard added that each local authority will make decisions on whether to continue their efforts after "dynamic risk assessments" have been carried out in their area.

Mostly cloudy today with rain, heavy in places, compounding the current flooding situation. Milder than recent days with highs ranging 7 to 11C generally, but remaining cold in Ulster until later in the evening. Fresh to strong & gusty SE winds will veer SW through the day. pic.twitter.com/se8SDQdgU7

Pumping of water continues in Carrick-on-Shannon and Leitrim village, pedestrian walkways have been erected over flood waters and sand bags distributed to home owners and businesses in vulnerable areas. There has been very significant flooding in many parts of the country, especially along the Shannon catchment area.

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Grand day for a stroll in Lahinch so 👍🏻

And therell be clowns out at Salthill trying to get themselves and rescue workers killed.

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