Storm Eowyn is now being predicted to be the worst to ever hit the country.
A red warning comes into effect for the entire country from the early hours of tomorrow.
Public Transport services won't run, schools, creches and colleges will be closed and employers are being urged to plan today for staff to work from home where possible.
The red alert means there is a 'danger to life'
Climate Scientist and Founder of Ireland's Weather Channel, Cathal Nolan, says the storm is on track to be the most severe we've ever experienced.
Worse Wind storm ever in Ireland predicted for Friday
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