Weather warnings issued as Storm Jorge approaches Ireland

As Storm Jorge approaches Ireland, people have been cautioned of fallen trees, flooding and power outages.

A status Yellow snow warning associated with #StormJorge has been issued for Ireland, valid from 7 a.m. this morning until 4 p.m. this afternoon

See https://t.co/ozrQHtoOkt for details pic.twitter.com/Azve0VaY8m

— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) February 29, 2020

Galway and Clare have been issued a Status Red warning which will come into effect at 1pm.

The rest of the country has received a Status Orange wind warning with gusts up to 130 kmh as well as a Status Yellow snow and ice warning.

Met Éireann have also issued a Status Yellow rain warning for Munster, Connaught and Donegal.

-Sam Fitzsimons