Storm Barra roars in with a red warning: 10 ways to prep your house for a winter storm

With severe or damaging gusts in excess of 130km, it's time to batten the hatches

Storm Barra is set to hit Ireland on Tuesday morning. Picture: www.ventusky.com

Barra is roaring towards our shores with ferocious speed, and it is time to ensure that we are storm ready. Here are ten key things you can do to minimise damage and make sure that you and your family are safe as the bad weather rolls in. 

1. Secure garden furniture