Met Éireann has issued several weather warnings ahead of the arrival of Storm Frank, which will begin to spread across the country from midday.
The national forecaster expects the storm to bring heavy rainfall and strong southerly winds, raising concerns of flooding, structural damage, and widespread power outages.
Throughout the storm, gusts in County Wexford will reach up to 100km/h. Motorists should be wary of felled trees and other debris, as well as flooding on roads, particularly in rural areas. Met Éireann has advised people to avoid coastal areas, where gale-force winds and high waves will create dangerous conditions.
This morning, Met Éireann updated its Status Orange alert to include County Wexford, with 40-70mm of rain expected between this afternoon and tomorrow. The alert will remain in place until 12pm tomorrow.
Early this afternoon, wind speeds in County Wexford will begin to increase, reaching an average of 50km/h in areas along the south coast. By 5pm, these strong winds will have reached all coastal areas throughout the county.
Although patches of light rain could occur throughout the day, Met Éireann does not expect heavy rainfall to reach County Wexford until later this afternoon. Light rain and drizzle will begin to drift across the county in the middle of the afternoon, becoming heavier and more widespread.
By midnight, a band of heavy rain will have covered most of the country, including County Wexford. This band will remain over the county until tomorrow afternoon.