People have been warned of a 'significant threat to life' when Storm Eunice hits Ireland tonight bringing with it gale-force winds, heavy snow and rain.
A red wind warning is in place in two counties, Cork and Kerry, with strong winds as high as 130km/h that could bring down trees as well as cause damage to power lines and buildings.
Met Eireann meteorologist Gerry Murphy has warned of the extreme danger these potential hazards pose to people's lives and urged people to take the advice seriously. Follow live updates in our weather blog.
