Storm Eunice is still forming off the Irish coast and it wont become clear until later how much snow is likely to fall, or how strong the winds are likely to be

Friday may be upgraded to an orange warning depending on the tracking of Storm Eunice.

The Vaccination Centre in Carrick on Shannon has closed today due to the storm.

The Department of Education has advised schools remain closed in 12 counties.

Several western counties will be under orange weather warnings from tomorrow.

An advisory is in place.

The warning should take effect at midday.