The Spanish Met Office has now officially named Storm Herminia, which is set to bring more wet and windy weather to Ireland on Sunday and Monday

Ireland is set for a mix of harsh weather over the coming days in the wake of Storm Eowyn as Met Eireann has issued a number separate weather warnings for snow, wind and rain with some counties placed under a number of Weather Warnings.

Met Éireann has predicted a cold morning with icy stretches and also with the risk of some sleet and snow showers, adding that there will be isolated thunderstorms. This may hamper efforts to restore power the the thousands still left without light, heat, and water.

Met Eireann warned there will be dangerous travelling conditions and further damage to already weakened structures and trees following Storm Eowyn

The number of homes and busineses without electricity has increased to 715,000 as Storm Eowyn continues to rage across Ireland.

Flights have been delayed, roads closed and ferry services cancelled as 100mph winds pose a danger to life in parts of the UK on Friday morning. Rail services and flights have been axed, with rare red weather warnings issued for Scotland and Northern Ireland as Storm Eowyn is likely to damage buildings,

The Met Office has warned London could see wind speeds of up to 50mph today caused by Storm Éowyn. European meteorologists have also warned the capital could see ‘tornado-style’ events.

Storm Eowyn is sending blistering winds through the UK, including the 'fastest since records began' of 114 mph measured in Ireland according to forecaster Met Eireann