STORM Eowyn could be one of the “severest storms Ireland has ever seen” – with schools across the whole country closed amid nationwide RED alerts. Met Eireann has issued five

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".

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.

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.

Storm Eowyn is potentially bringing historic gusts that could cause a threat to life as it hits Ireland on Friday

The Met Office has upgraded a yellow weather warning for North Wales to amber due to Storm Éowyn, it will be in place on Friday (January 24).

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.

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,