The forecaster says it's continuously monitoring the situation and weather warnings will be issued as confidence in the forecast improves.

It is due to come into effect at 8pm and will last until 10am tomorrow morning.

Hazardous weather conditions are continuing to impact people in many areas with a combination of rain, sleet, snow and ice.

It comes as blustery winds and heavy showers have been suggesting that a possible storm will hit Ireland as we head into the new year.

A status yellow wind warning will be in place for Leitrim and seven other coastal counties.

Met Éireann says minimum temperatures will be around minus 3 degrees with sharp to severe frost forming.

It comes as thousands have been impacted by the storm locally, with strong gusts of wind posing a risk to lives across the region.

Met Eireann is warning of severe flooding, damage to homes & businesses and dangerous/treacherous travelling conditions from midnight tonight.