Met Éireann issues severe weather warnings of wind and rain for Donegal - experts say flooding is likely too

The two warnings were issued on Friday morning.

The wind warning is valid between 3:00pm on Friday and 11:00am on Saturday.

"South to Southwest winds 50 to 65 km/hr gusts 90 to 110 km/hr, strongest on exposed coasts and hills," reads the warning on the official Met Éireann website.

"At the coast, high seas and gales will combine to give a risk of coastal flooding."

The yellow status warning of rain is valid between 3:00pm on Friday and 3:00pm on Saturday.

Met Éireann predicts as much as 40-50mm of rain to fall throughout the 24 hour period with localised flooding a distinct possibility.

Derry weekend forecast

Meanwhile, heavy rain is due to arrive in Derry at approximately 8:00pm on Friday and will persist until 8:00am on Saturday, according to the Met Office.

Sunday will be a clearer day however the feels like temperature is predicted to fall below zero.

To stay up to date with the weather forecast where you are visit www.metoffice.org