Met Éireann is warning of difficult travelling conditions throughout the day.

Although winds will weaken as storm Agnes approaches the border region, locals are advised that strong winds are still expected to cause disruption.

Poor visibility can be expected with difficult driving conditions.

'The weather warning will be in place across the local region until 10pm tonight'

'People are advised to check local traffic and weather conditions before travelling'

The coldest day in the past 12 years across the country was recorded.

Motorists across the Northern Sound region have been asked to take the weather advice 'seriously'