A yellow wind warning has been issued by the Met Office for large parts of the country on Wednesday (November 2), including the north west.
A spell of very strong wind is expected to affect Irish Sea coastal areas, with gusts of up to 65 mph expected. The forecaster warned there could be delays to road, rail, air and ferry travel, while some bus and train journeys may take longer than usual.
Coastal routes, sea fronts and coastal communities will also likely be affected by spray and large waves. The yellow alert in place from 7am until 6pm.