The west coast is forecast to be hardest hit by Storm Éowyn, with counties Kerry and Limerick among the first due to come under Met Éireann’s status red warning.

"An Garda Síochána warns all members of the public that a Status Red severe weather warning means ‘shelter in place’. People in areas during the times affected by red warnings should stay indoors, avoid unnecessary travel and take action to protect themselves and their properties," said a gardai spokesperson.

LONDON — Ireland and Scotland are braced for one of the most intense storms in decades, with forecasters warning of a danger to life and widespread disruption. The national forecasters for Ireland and the U.

Schools in Northern Ireland will close on Friday after a weather warning was upgraded to status red and the Met Office warned of “very dangerous conditions” ahead of Storm Éowyn. Stormont Education Minister Paul Givan confirmed the decision before noon on Thursday following an Executive meeting.

Red weather warnings are in place for the entire island of Ireland for the first time ever on Friday, as Storm Éowyn approaches. A previously issued amber alert for Northern Ireland was upgraded to red on Thursday morning.

Brits are bracing up for a chaotic weekend as the Met Office issued several red, amber, and yellow warnings of strong winds, rain, and snow as Storm Éowyn wreaks havoc. Gusts up to 90mph are likely to bring disruptive weather,