Residents and visitors to Kerry are being advised to take extreme care in the coming 24 hours as Storm Francis makes landfall.
Two weather warnings are due to come into force for the county.
An orange rainfall warning will be valid from 9 o'clock tonight until 5 o'clock tomorrow evening.
The worst of the rain is expected overnight and could lead to spot flooding in places as up to 60mm of rain could fall.
A yellow wind warning comes into effect from 6am to 5pm tomorrow; Storm Francis could bring gusts of up to 110kph.
Kerry County Council's Severe Weather Assessment Team met today and will be monitoring the situation throughout the evening and night, with council crews on standby.
People and business owners are asked to secure property including furniture and bins and people are asked to avoid coastal areas during the storm.
The Road Safety Authority is also asking all road users to exercise caution while travelling over the coming days.
An Emergency Number is being activated for anybody impacted by the weather conditions.
This number 066-7183588 will be in operation from 5pm-9am.
