'Storm Gertrude' is expected to bring strong winds across the country overnight.

Met Eireann has issued two weather alerts, one orange and one yellow, for high winds, gusting up to 130 kilometres per hour at times.

Storm Gertrude will bring severe winds to Ireland & the UK overnight tonight and Friday morning. https://t.co/wwmcFgkRrX

— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) January 28, 2016

 
The Road Safety Authority is advising all road users to take extreme care, with special warnings for drivers of high-sided vehicles and motorcyclists.

Beware of objects being blown out onto the road and to expect the unexpected. In particular watch out for falling/fallen debris on the road.

— RSA Ireland (@RSAIreland) January 28, 2016

 
Met Eireann forecaster Harm Luijkx outlines what we can expect from 'Storm Gertrude'.