Wexford County Council: Exercise caution in coastal areas.

Windy Weather

The Wexford County Council are asking the public to exercise caution at piers, harbours and other coastal areas. The warning comes on the back of a Status Yellow weather alert, which was issued by Met Éireann this morning.

According to forecasts, wind speeds in coastal counties are expected to reach between 44 and 55 km/hr, with gusts of up to 80km/hr. As midnight approaches, these wind speeds are expected to increase.

The Wexford County Council  have said that strong winds and high seas are expected to continue until Friday morning. As a result, piers and harbours may be exposed.