Met Éireann has issued Small Craft warnings for all coasts of Ireland as strong northerly and northeasterly winds are forecast to develop on Wednesday and Thursday.

A Status Yellow Small Craft warning will come into effect at noon on Wednesday, November 11th, for coastal waters from Carnsore Point in Wexford to Roche’s Point in Cork and onwards to Slyne Head in Galway.

Northeasterly winds are expected to reach force 6 at times, with the warning remaining in place until 11.59pm on Wednesday.

A second Small Craft warning has been issued for all coasts of Ireland from midnight on Thursday, November 12th, until 6pm that evening.

North to northeasterly winds will reach force 6 at times during this period.

The warnings apply to small craft and indicate potentially hazardous conditions for smaller vessels.

Met Éireann advises mariners to take account of the forecast conditions and exercise caution when planning coastal and offshore journeys.