A combined yellow wind, rain and snow warning issued for Friday could be upgraded to orange, according to Met Éireann.
It comes as a yellow wind warning is now in place for the whole country, as the first of two named storms hits Ireland.
Storm Dudley
Storm Dudley has made landfall in Ireland, with a yellow wind warning in place until half 11 tonight.
Met Eireann's Emer Flood says it doesn't look like the storm will be as bad as initially expected, but it will still be quite windy:
"Most places have gusts of up to 80 or 90 km/h today particularly during the afternoon."
"But that could get up to 110km/h along the Western Coast."
However there is more concern for the arrival of Storm Eunice on Friday.
A yellow wind, rain and snow warning will come into place at 1am until 3 that afternoon.
Storm Eunice
Storm Eunice will bring disruptive and challenging weather conditions on Friday, with strong winds, heavy rain and snow expected.
Met Éireann meteorologist, Matthew Martin, says:
“We’re keeping a very close eye on the forecast for Friday as Storm Eunice is expected to bring some challenging weather conditions."
"Especially on Friday morning as strong winds, heavy rain and snow moves across the country. "
“At the moment it looks like northern and western areas are most likely to see the heaviest snow falls."
"Southern areas are expected to see the strongest winds, however we’re still a few days ahead and the details of when and where are likely to change."
"With this in mind, we’re urging people to keep a very close eye on the forecast and warnings for their area."
"These may change in the coming days.”
Road Safety
Communications Manager with the RSA, Brian Farrell, says motorists should take extra precaution in the coming days.
"High sided vehicles like trucks and buses are worst affected by cross winds."
"Especially on exposed routes like dual carriageways or motorways."
"But pedestrians and cyclists are of course also affected."
Met Éireann says it will issue a further update on Storm Eunice tomorrow morning.
