A series of yellow wind and rain warnings of localised floods, lightning damage and power outages are due to come into force in the early hours of Monday as Storm Floris reaches Ireland. Met Éireann predicts western counties will face “damaging gusts”, possibly dangerous driving conditions and structural damage in some areas.

Storm Floris has already led to ferry cancellations as Brits are set to be battered by heavy rain and strong winds on Monday, with the Met Office issuing a rare amber weather warning