A map produced by Met Éireann to illustrate a weather warning as Storm Éowyn approaches has caused confusion after showing the Republic covered in red while the north remains amber. The map on the forecaster’s website shows areas set to be most affected by the storm with every county in the Republic lit up red.

A rare, red warning has also been issued by Ireland's weather service across all counties ahead of the arrival of Storm Eowyn, saying it will bring "severe, damaging and destructive gusts".

Met Éireann forecasts extremely destructive gusts in excess of 130km/h with many schools and workplaces set to close

Met Eireann will be monitoring Storm Éowyn closely as the fifth storm of the season makes its way to Ireland later this week, with damaging gusts and heavy rainfall on the cards

US 'Hurricane Hunters' have landed in Ireland ahead of Storm Eowyn, as terrifying winds of up to 130km/h, heavy rain and snow threaten to bring chaos. Met Eireann has issued Status Red weather warnings for the entire country.

Britain is set to be battered by winds of up to 90mph from Storm Eowyn as the Met Office warned of a danger to life in parts of the country over the next few days. Very strong winds are forecast to strike the north of England, south of Scotland and North Wales.

The Met Office has extended a series of yellow weather alerts between today and Saturday, while four Irish counties face red status wind warnings. A series of yellow fog alerts have been issued across the UK today,

A Storm Orange storm marine warning has been issued for all coasts in Ireland and the Irish sea, which will come into effect at 2am on Friday and remain in place until 5pm on the same day. Ahead of Storm Eowyn, Met Éireann has issued the following advice to the public to stay safe in extreme weather.