Storm Éowyn has potential to bring tornado-like activity as schools closed and flights cancelled

National Emergency Co-ordination Group group chair Keith Leonard. Picture:Sam Boal/ Collins Photos

Schools have been advised to remain closed for the entire day on Friday ahead of Storm Éowyn as Met Éireann warned there is potentially a "risk for some tornadic activity". 

A number of status red “danger to life” weather warnings have been issued for the entire country as “dangerous and destructive” winds are set to sweep across the country tomorrow.