A weather warning will be in place this evening across Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal.
It's part of a larger warning that includes an orange alert for Galway, Mayo, Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick and Waterford
Storm Ellen will track over Ireland tonight and during Thursday bringing a period of severe and potentially damaging winds while heavy rain will also bring a risk of flooding.
Due to the combination of storm surge, spring tides and onshore winds there is a potential risk of coastal flooding.
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The warning is valid from 9pm this evening until midnight Thursday
Met Eireann's Head of Forecasting, Evelyn Cusack, says very poor conditions are on the way.
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