MET Eireann has upgraded the wind warning for Donegal to orange on Saturday when the county will be going to the polls in the General Election.
Gusts of up to 120km/hr are being forecasted between 12 noon and 4pm on Saturday.
A Met Eireann spokesperson said: “In advance of the arrival of Storm Ciara on Sunday, south to southwest winds on Saturday will reach mean speeds of 65-80km/h with gusts of up to 120 km/h.”
The forecaster previously issued a status yellow wind warning for Donegal effective from 9am on Saturday until midnight on Sunday and a status yellow rain warning from 12 noon on Saturday until 3pm on Sunday.
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