Storm Éowyn: Met Eireann forecast gale force winds and sleet for 26 counties

Met Eireann have forecast gale force winds and sleet for 26 counties, including Westmeath, Roscommon, and Offaly.

The forecaster's weather advisory comes into effect today, Tuesday, January 21, and remains in place until Saturday, January 25.

On Thursday night and Friday, a deepening low-pressure system, Storm Éowyn, is forecast to track across Ireland.

Very strong to gale force winds are expected across the country with the potential for damaging wind gusts and disruption in places.

Transitory falls of sleet and snow are expected too, especially across west and northwest counties. High seas and spells of heavy rain are expected also.

Met Éireann said it's continuously monitoring the evolving situation and weather warnings will be issued as confidence in the forecast track/intensity of the low pressure system improves.

Check the met.ie for updates to forecasts and warnings in the coming days.