Met Eireann says a Status Red wind warning may be issued for tomorrow, as Storm Eunice arrives in Ireland.
The storm is expected to arrive early in the morning, with a possibility of mass power outages and coastal flooding, while snowfall is expected in some parts.
It’s the second storm in a number of days, after Storm Dudley passed over the north of the country yesterday.
A Status Orange Wind Warning is currently in place for Clare, the rest of Munster, as well as Galway, while a yellow alert for wind, rain and snow covers the rest of the country.
Forecaster with Met Eireann Gerry Murphy say winds may be more severe than previously expected:
People are advised to check the Met Eireann website for updates and avoid coastal areas overnight and tomorrow.
The National Director for Fire and Emergency Management Keith Leonard says that Eunice is a “normal winter storm”, but will bring wind, rain and snow:
