Following a Status Orange Weather Warning from Met Éireann, Clare County Council is warning members of the public in County Clare to avoid exposed coastal locations during Wednesday due to forecast stormy conditions.

Motorists are being  advised to drive with caution during Friday morning and afternoon due to a risk of localised spot flooding.

Following Met Éireann's Status Orange Weather Advisory fClare County Council is warning members of the public in County Clare to avoid exposed coastal locations from Thursday evening through to Friday afternoon due to forecast stormy conditions.

The M18 was closed for a time this afternoon following a collision that involved a 4x4 vehicle and trailer carrying hay bales.

A motorist had a lucky escape when a 100-year-old oak tree fell on a roadway in Clare just seconds after he had passed by.

Clare County Council is warning the public to avoid exposed coastal locations during Wednesday due to forecast stormy conditions.

Irish Water is working with Clare County Council to manage a number of water supplies across the county which are under pressure due to the drought conditions.

The RNLI and the Irish Coast Guard are issuing a joint call this May Bank Holiday weekend for people to stay safe on and near water as the expected warmer weather and brighter evenings will see more people spending time outdoors.