A yellow wind warning effect for Donegal will come into effect at 4 p.m. today.

The Met Eireann warning has been issued for Mayo and it's understood that parts of Sligo and Leitrim may experience windy conditions until 6 a.m. tomorrow morning.

Strong to gale force and gusty winds are being forecast with difficult travelling conditions as well as the possibility of debris and loose objects being displaced.

Met Eireann's Rebecca Cantwell says costal parts of the region will experience strong winds.