The whole country is under a status yellow wind warning for the rest of the day as Storm Chandra bears down.
Met Eireann has issued the alert for all counties which will remain in place until 11pm tonight.
A separate yellow warning for rain for Carlow, Kilkenny, Louth, Wexford, Wicklow and Waterford expires at the same time.
The forecaster is warning the public to watch out for fallen trees and loose debris, wave overtopping near the coast and hazardous travel conditions.
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An amber wind warning is in place in Antrim, Down and Derry with a large number of schools set to remain closed this morning.
