Kerry County Council is urging people to charge their phones and to tie down loose items before Storm Darragh makes landfall.
Two weather warnings are in place for Kerry as the next named storm of the season approaches.
A status yellow wind warning comes into place from 3pm until 3pm tomorrow.
That warning will be escalated to a status orange wind warning from 8 o’clock tonight until 10am tomorrow.
Kerry County Council’s severe weather assessment team has been meeting as Storm Darragh approaches.
The storm is expected to bring very strong and gusty winds, with damage to powerlines, fallen trees, wave overtopping and difficult driving conditions possible.
The council is urging members of the public to take precautions before the storm makes landfall.
People are being asked to secure all loose items, like Christmas decorations, bins, trampolines and outdoor furniture, and Kerry County Council is urging people to make sure their mobile phones are fully charged so they’ve a means of communication.
Kerry County Council’s emergency phone line will be in operation during the orange level wind warning and it can be contacted on 066 71 83588.
The Irish Coast Guard is urging people to stay away from coastal areas and has issued a message for people to ‘stay back, stay high and stay dry’.
Meanwhile, the Road Safety Authority is warning drivers that strong winds can make driving conditions hazardous and they are appeal for all road users to take extra care.
