Status yellow wind and rain warnings have been issued by Met Éireann for eight counties as Storm Floris is set to bring “very strong and blustery winds” on Monday. The forecaster warned of some “damaging gusts”, possibly dangerous driving conditions, structural damage and power outages in some areas.

Weather warnings are now in place in six counties as Storm Floris makes landfall in Ireland. Met Éireann has warned that the storm is likely to bring very strong and blustery southwest winds veering westerly, with some damaging gusts, as well as spells of heavy rain with a chance of thunder.

Train operator LNER has warned passengers not to travel north of Newcastle due to Storm Floris, while Avanti West Coast has advised its customers not to travel north of Preston as it will be "heavily affected" by the weather.