Storm Éowyn is heading towards Ireland. Here's what we know so far:
Weather Warnings
The entire country will be under a Status Red wind warning from 2am Friday morning.
Met Éireann is warning of danger to life with extremely dangerous travelling conditions.
The warning expires at 10 am for Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Waterford, Cork, Kerry and Limerick.
Tipperary will remain under a Status Red warning until 11 am.
Closures
The Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Bridge is to close tonight amidst the Status Red Weather Warning.
The bridge will close from 11 pm tonight, Thursday until approximately midday tomorrow, Friday.
Aldi has confirmed it will close all of its stores for the duration of the red weather warning.
The supermarket chain says the decision has been made on safety grounds.
All non-urgent hospital appointments will be cancelled tomorrow due to Storm Éowyn.
The HSE says critical emergency services will continue to run, including prenatal care for expectant mothers.
Emergency Departments will remain open, however the public are asked only to attend A&E for serious illnesses and injuries.
All of Bank of Ireland outlets are to close tomorrow, Friday.
Advice
Gardaí, Water Safety Ireland and local County Councils have issued advice for the public over the coming hours.
- During the Status Red warning, people are advised not to travel, stay indoors and shelter in place.
- Ensure outdoor items like bins, garden furniture and trampolines are secured.
- Charge mobile phones, power banks and have a flashlight on hand.
- Check on elderly neighbours, family or friends.
- Beware of coastal flooding and the risk of wave overtopping.
- Beware of fallen trees, damaged or fallen electricity lines.
Airlines
The weather system is expected to impact flights.
Dublin Airport says there's a strong potential for delays and cancellations as the storm hits.
Ryanair is advising any passengers, intending to fly tomorrow, to keep an eye on the website.
The airline hopes to run an almost full schedule amid the weather warnings, but says some cancellations may be necessary.
Graeme McQueen from the Dublin Airport Authority says they'll be monitoring the situation closely before decisions are made about flight curtailments or cancellations.
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