In its most recent update, Met Eireann has issued a 'Danger to Life' Status Red warning for parts of the country on Friday morning. The extremely rare weather alert applies to counties Clare, Cork, Kerry and Limerick and is valid between 3am and 10am on Friday.

Met Eireann said "gale force southerly winds becoming westerly will bring severe, damaging and destructive gusts in excess of 130km/h"

Rest of State to fall under Met Éireann orange warning with risk of fallen trees, power outages and travel disruption on Friday

Met Éireann has issued a Status Orange weather warning for wind ahead of the arrival of a "very serious storm".

Storm Eowyn is set to hit the UK with strong winds on Friday and into Saturday, the Met Office has said, with yellow weather warnings issued for most of the country. The forecaster warned that the winds will lead to disruptions such as damage to buildings, power cuts, and flying debris that could threaten lives.

Where and when snow and 90mph winds will hit UK after Met Office weather warnings issued - The Met Office has issued a yellow wind warning from midnight on Friday across most of the UK, including the south-west of England,

Gusts of up to 90mph could batter Scotland on Friday and Saturday during the first named storm of 2025. Storm Eowyn is expected to bring widespread disruption and could cause a danger to life as a result of flying debris,

Met Éireann warns of destructive winds as Storm Éowyn approaches, bringing possible power outages, fallen trees, and travel chaos

According to the Met Office, Storm Éowyn will bring strong winds to the area throughout Friday and Saturday which could pose a risk to those out and about or travelling.