ALERT: 'Difficult driving conditions' possible in Kilkenny as weather warning takes effect

A status yellow wind warning is currently in place for Kilkenny and every other county in Ireland until 8pm this evening.

According to Met Eireann, 'winds will be very strong at times'.

Potential impacts include debris and loose objects being displaced.

Difficult driving and cycling conditions are also expected.

FURTHER OUTLOOK

THURSDAY NIGHT: Remaining breezy overnight with scattered showers continuing to feed in from the northwest. Rather mild with lowest temperatures of 7 to 10 degrees, with fresh to strong westerly winds.

FRIDAY: Breezy again on Friday, with sunny spells and scattered showers, some of them possibly heavy. Afternoon highs ranging 8 to 11 degrees with moderate to fresh west to northwest winds.

SATURDAY: A mostly cloudy day, with wet and windy conditions developing through the day. Again, rather mild with highest temperatures of 11 to 13 degrees, and moderate to fresh southwesterly breezes.