Connemara National Park and Knockma Wood closed as weather warnings come into effect

Galway Bay fm newsroom - A yellow wind alert has taken effect across the country this morning, with Orange storm alerts due in three counties, including Galway, this afternoon.

Galway, Donegal and Mayo will be affected by gusts of up to 120 kilometres per hour, ahead of the main arrival of Storm Ciara tomorrow.

The NPWS has issued a warning for the public to stay away woodland parks or national monuments, and Connemara National Park and Knockma Wood near Tuam have been closed.

Carlow Weather's Alan O'Reilly says heavy rain's expected from midday.