Longer red wind warning period in Offaly

Met Éireann has just extended the duration of the red wind warning in place for Offaly.

The warning was in place tomorrow from 5am to 7am in Offaly However, at 8.30pm tonight that has now been extended to 5am to 8am.

This is likely to have knock-on impacts on transport and other services and people are advised to monitor news services for changes.

The 5am to 8am warning now also includes six other counties It covers Dublin, Kildare, Laois, Louth, Meath and Wicklow in addition to Offaly and Westmeath.