WATERFORD WEATHER: Status yellow wind and rain warning issued by Met Éireann

It will be very windy today (November 2) with widespread southerly gales veering westerly. 

That's according to Met Éireann, which has issued a status yellow wind and rain warning for all of Ireland from 4am this morning until 9pm this evening. 

Some severe and damaging gusts may occur with a potential for localised wave overtopping along Atlantic coasts. 

A spell of heavy rain is also expected, leading to flooding in places. 

Highest temperatures will be between 11 to 14 degrees throughout the day before dropping to between 2 and 6 degrees tonight. 

Strong and gusty southwest winds will moderate overnight, however towards morning winds will pick up along southwest areas.