Storm Éowyn is expected to cause damage across Ireland this week with extremely heavy winds forecast by Met Eireann for much of Friday.
Met Eireann is warning of dangerous travelling conditions and probable power outages cause by extremely high winds and the resulting debris.
The Status Orange wind warning for all of Ireland will be in force from 2am on Friday until 5pm that evening.
“Gale force southerly winds becoming westerly will bring severe, damaging and destructive gusts of up to 130km/h widely, with even higher gusts for a time.”
Storm Éowyn is expected to cause fallen trees and downed power lines resulting in power outages.
There may also be damage to structures and very difficult travelling conditions as a result of the gale force winds.
Coastal areas will likely experience some wave overtopping, and there may be disruptions or cancellations of public transportation.
Conditions will be worst in the south and southwest where a Status Red warning has been issued for Clare, Cork, Kerry, and Limerick.
