With heavy rain and strong winds forecast over the coming days, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is advising all road users to take extra care using the roads.

The wind and rain will lead to localised flooding in places with Met Eireann stating that the midlands will be particularly affected.

The RSA advises the public to check local weather and traffic reports and heed any advice from local councils and An Garda Siochana regarding road conditions.

The RSA is advising drivers that;

The RSA also has the following advice to deal with windy conditions;

Watch out for falling/fallen debris on the road and vehicles veering across the road and the reaction of other road users.
Notify the Gardaí about fallen debris on the roadway. Never stop on a motorway to remove debris.
Control of a vehicle may be affected by strong cross winds. High sided vehicles and motorcyclists are particularly vulnerable to strong winds.
Expect gusts at open areas, where gaps in high buildings and hedgerows create a wind channel.
Watch out for pedestrians and cyclists who may be blown off course.
Pedestrians should extra care when near traffic or crossing the road in extremely windy conditions as sudden gusts can blow you into the path of an oncoming vehicle.