Multiple weather warnings are in place across Ireland as the country battens down the hatches for the arrival of Storm Eunice.
Met Eireann has issued a Red wind warning - the highest level of warning - for the south west, while an Orange snow warning covers several northern and western counties. Follow live updates here.
Eunice is also expected to bring spells of heavy rain and snow - and people face a "significant threat to life", Met Eireann meteorologist Gerry Murphy said.
Mr Murphy said: "We can expect to see fallen trees, damage to power lines and buildings, with hazardous driving conditions, delays and cancellations to transport.
“We have issued a Red wind warning for Cork and Kerry as wind speeds are expected to reach 80km/h with gusts in excess of 130km/h. Red warnings mean weather conditions will be extremely dangerous with a significant threat to life – we’re urging people in these areas not to make unnecessary journeys and follow advice from local authorities and emergency services.”
Here are all the current Met Eireann weather warnings in place as of 1pm on Thursday:
Status Red warning
A Status Red warning for wind is in place for Cork, Kerry and Clare.
The warning, which was issued on Thursday morning, is valid from 3am until 8am on Friday.
The same level of wind warning is in place for Waterford but from 7am until 11am.
A marine storm warning is also in place from Howth Head to Roche's Point to Erris Head, and on the Irish Sea south of Anglesey.
The alert reads: "Cyclonic variable winds, veering northwesterly will reach storm force 10 or violent storm force 11 at times overnight and on Friday morning on coasts from Howth Head to Roches Pt to Erris Head and on the south Irish Sea."
Status Orange warning
A Status Orange warning for wind is in place for Carlow, Dublin, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Offaly, Wexford, Wicklow and Galway.
Winds will reach speeds of 65 to 80 km/h with gusts up to 130 km/h. The alert is in place from 3am until 11am Friday.
Meanwhile, a Status Orange warning for snow is in place for Donegal, Leitrim, Sligo, Mayo and Roscommon from 3am until 3pm.
Met Eireann says the 12-hour warning will bring "heavy sleet and snow leading to blizzard-like conditions in parts with treacherous driving conditions".
Status Yellow warning
A Status Yellow warning for wind, rain and snow is in place for the whole of Ireland.
It kicks in at 1am on Friday and is valid until 3pm.
A forecaster said: "Storm Eunice will track over Ireland on Thursday night and on Friday bringing very strong winds and falls of heavy rain, sleet and snow.
"Some disruption is likely along with a possibility of coastal and spot flooding. Warnings will be updated on Thursday morning."
Stay up to date by visiting the Met Eireann website or see updates, pictures and video in our Storm Eunice live blog.
