The storm is set to bring severe winds of up to 100mph along some coastal areas, while gusts of up to 90mph could affect inland areas, bringing dangerous conditions. Any clean-up operation from the storm could also be hampered this weekend with a further wind warning issued by the Met Office for Sunday.

Met Éireann, the Republic of Ireland's national meteorological service, said that the country had faced wind gusts of 114mph in County Galway– the highest recorded wind speeds ever recorded on the island.