Mayo upgraded to a Status Red warning tonight

Storm Darragh is set to make a major impact along the west coast tonight with Met Eireann upgrading its wind status to a red warning.

The escalation comes as the meteorological office anticipates extremely strong and gusty northwest winds.

This will impact upon fallen trees, damage to power lines, dangerous travelling conditions, structural damage to temporary structures and wave overtopping.

The warning will be valid from 9 p.m. tonight (Friday) until 3 a.m. Saturday.