Met Eireann's upgraded its wind weather warning to Red for the northwest.
It comes into effect at 11pm for Donegal, Leitrim and Sligo.
The warning will be effective for a number of hours as Storm Darragh bears down on the country.
The entire country is subject to an Orange wind warning for the storm
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A status yellow wind warning comes into effect for the entire country at 3pm this afternoon.
Cathal Nolan from Ireland's Weather Channel says powerful winds are expected:
