Yellow warning in place for Waterford as Storm Jocelyn makes presence known

A Status Yellow warning is in place for Waterford until 2am Wednesday morning as Storm Jocelyn passes over Ireland.

Very strong and gusty southwest to west winds are forecast with potential impacts including large coastal waves with wave overtopping, difficult travelling conditions and loose objects and debris being displaced.

Today will continue to be wet and windy as Storm Jocelyn tracks to the northwest of Ireland. Very strong and gusty southwesterly winds will develop through the day, with the strongest winds on coasts.

There will be widespread rain during the afternoon, followed by scattered showers in the evening. Highest temperatures of 12 to 14 degrees.

Strong winds continuing for a time tonight with the very strong and gusty southwest to west wind easing overnight. Clear spells and scattered showers at first, becoming isolated as the night goes on. Lowest temperatures of 5 or 6 degrees.