Horror gusts of up to 90mph are predicted on Friday morning along with torrential rain, danger to life warnings, and a risk of snow as the Storm Eowyn catapults its way across the Atlantic from Americ

The public have also been advised there will be unsafe working conditions, fallen trees, significant and widespread power outages, structural damage and disruption and cancellations to transport. A Status Orange wind warning for all of Ireland has also been issued and will be in place from 2am until 5pm on Friday.