Storm Eowyn named as ‘worrying’ Met Eireann forecast pinpoints areas to see ‘heavy snow’ amid Orange & Red alert fears [Video]

STORM Eowyn has been named as Ireland prepares for the wicked weather to make landfall and experts track the “worrying” forecast.

The entire country has been warned that Status Orange and Status Red weather warnings could be issued as howling wind, battering rain and “heavy snowfall” make an impact

Storm Eowyn was officially named by the UK Met Office this morning after Met Eireann confirmed it is “monitoring the evolving situation” and will issue weather warnings as “confidence in the forecast” improves.

They said: “On Thursday night and during Friday, a deepening Low-Pressure system is forecast to track close to Ireland.

“Very strong winds are likely across the country with the potential for damaging wind gusts and disruption in places. High seas and spells of heavy rain are expected also.”

Met Eireann’s Rebecca Cantwell said the weather will …