Storm Eleanor is leading to travel disruptions today with gusts of over 100km/hr for tonight

A Status Orange wind warning will be in place  Leinster, from 4pm to 9pm today. This is in addition to a Status Yellow wind warning for the entire country, valid from 4pm today until 9pm tomorrow.

The  yellow weather warning in place for Ireland  is expected to have southwest to west winds with mean speeds of 55 to 65 km/h with gusts of 90 to 110km/hr.

Motorists are being advised to drive with care and not to take any unnecessary journeys.

Disruptions have been announced at ferry services today and tomorrow.

Due to Storm Eleanor, disruptions have been revealed for the Irish Sea routes for Fishguard, Rosslare, Cherbourg, Dublin and Holyhead.

It is anticipated that heavy and thundery rain will extend eastwards this afternoon. There will be also be spot flooding. It is anticipated that as the day progresses, there will be strong gale force winds and squally southwest winds, with afternoon temperatures of 7 to 11 degrees Celsius.

For the most up to date travel information please click http://www.stenaline.co.uk/latest-sailing-updates or http://www.stenaline.ie/latest-sailing-updates. Or you can call their recorded update on +44 (0) 8705 755 755 from the UK or on +353 (0)1 907 5300 from Ireland.