Met EEireann has said that the worst of Storm Eowyn has passed, but has warned of more strong winds, cold conditions, and possible sleet and snow showers to follow

Ireland is still recovering from destructive Storm Eowyn, but more severe weather is on the way, with heavy snowfall expected to follow. Met Eireann has issued a new snow weather warning as the powerful Atlantic system continues to bring dangerous conditions.

Gusts of 174km/h have been recorded in Mace Head as Storm Éowyn batters Ireland. Hurricane force mean speeds of 135km/h were also recorded in Mace Head, breaking the mean wind speed record of 131 km/h set in 1945 at Foynes, Limerick.

Met Éireann have asked people to stay at home as winds have not reached their strongest speeds. Met Éireann Senior Forecaster Gerry Murphy said on RTÉ's Morning Ireland: "People should not be out this morning.

Ireland should brace itself for storm force winds, heavy rain, sleet and snow, beginning on Thursday night when Storm Éowyn makes landfall. Met Éireann has issued an advisory for strong to gale force winds and heavy rain with the possibility of snow in western parts.

Storm Éowyn will rip across the country on Friday morning with the entire country hit with Status Red warnings

Met Eireann issued a series of Red Weather Warnings for all of Ireland that came into effect at various times through Friday morning. Red Weather Warnings are extremely dangerous and destructive and pose a danger to life. Record wind speeds have been recorded from Storm Eoghan and already over 500,000 homes in Ireland are without power.

While Storm Éowyn gradually eases off Ireland through the afternoon, we may not be clear of stormy weather for the weekend as Met Eireann's latest update suggests further 'gale force' gusts to hit. The Status Red wind warning remains in place for Cork,

Further Met Office weather warnings for rain have been issued for Hertfordshire as the county is already under a wind alert for Storm Éowyn.