Ex-Hurricane Ophelia will arrive in Dublin within the next two hours. A number of businesses are closed for the day along with all creches, schools and third level colleges. Luas and Dublin Bus services are suspended and people are being advised to stay in doors.
Should you be affected by the storm here are some important emergency numbers to have at hand:
Emergency Services: 999 or 112
Dublin Fire Brigade & Ambulance Service: 01 673 4000
Garda HQ: 01 666 0000
Army: 01 804 2000
Irish Coast Guard: 01 678 3454
Dublin Mountain Rescue: 01 662 0922
Met Eireann: 01 806 4200
Bord Gais: 1850 205 050
ESB: 1850 372 999
National Road Authority: 01 660 2511
Gas Networks Ireland: 1850 205 050
Eir: 1800 773 729