Red Weather Warning Now Extended To The ENTIRE Country

At first it was 8 counties but Met Eireann have now extended the warning to the entire country...

Ex-Hurricane Ophelia is forecast to track directly over Ireland during daytime Monday. Violent and destructive gusts are forecast with all areas at risk and in particular the southwest and south in the morning, and eastern counties in the afternoon. Also heavy rain and storm surges along some coasts will result in flooding. 
There is potential risk to lives.

Sunday 15 October 2017 20:0

Valid:
Monday 16 October 2017 06:00 to Monday 16 October 2017 23:59

The National Emergency Coordination Group met this morning and, after liaising with Met Éireann, they've decided to close schools in all the counties that currently have a red weather warning.

Given that all counties now have a red weather warning that means all schools are ordered to close.

All schools closed nationwide tomorrow #HurricaneOphelia pic.twitter.com/jUMYiWOmoY

— Fine Gael (@FineGael) October 15, 2017

This is the how the warm weather from the hurricane is approaching

Time for everybody to start planning...

The Status Red weather warning has been extended to the entire country, folks. Don’t take risks. Stay safe. #Ophelia

— Philip Nolan (@philipnolan1) October 15, 2017