Met Eíreann issue updated weather warnings after Storm Gerritt batters much of Ireland

A STATUS Yellow warning has been issued for a number of counties in the wake of Storm Gerritt.

A wind and rain warning for Clare, Kerry, Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Sligo is in effect from this Thursday morning until 6am Friday.

There will be strong and gusty southwest to west winds at times.

A combination of spring tides, large waves and strong winds may result in some coastal flooding, while squally showers may lead to localised flooding.

A Status Yellow thunderstorm warning for Munster, Donegal and Connacht has also been issued. 

Scattered thunderstorms are forecast across the west of the country, with lightning and hail possible too.

Met Eíreann have also warned the public to expect possible power outages and hazardous travelling conditions.

There was strong winds and rain through Wednesday night as Storm Gerritt passed through the country, but some counties saw much less damage than expected.

Cork and Kerry saw some surface flooding and fallen trees, with minimal damage.

However ESB crews are working to restore power to hundreds of homes across Clare, Waterford and areas of Cork following the heavy weather through the night.