Met Eireann has issued a nationwide Status Yellow wind and rain warning for today.

Met Eireann has issued a nationwide Status Yellow wind and rain warning for this afternoon as Storm Bella is due to hit Ireland.

Winds will reach up to 65km/hr with gusts of 90 to 110km/hr.

There is a risk of localised flooding, particularly along the west coast.

The warning will be in place from 3 O'Clock this afternoon and will last until 4am on Sunday morning.