A Status Orange Wind warning for Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal will come into effect from 10 am this morning.

The warning will cover the rest of Connacht, Cavan, Monaghan, Clare, Limerick, Tipperary, Longford, Offaly, and Westmeath.

The warning will remain in place until 9 p.m. this evening.

Storm Bram will bring very strong to gale force winds with severe gusts.

Keith Leonard from the National Directorate for Fire & Emergency Management says they're prepared for what's to come: