Blizzard conditions are possible in the north of the country as Storm Eunice tracks over Ireland later this week.

Two storms - named Dudley and Eunice - are currently on their way to Irish shores with Met Éireann expected to announce new warnings tomorrow morning.

Storm Dudley is currently tracking over the north of the country, with Status Yellow Gale warnings in place along the west coast.

A Status Yellow wind warning is then due to come into force across the country from 12pm tomorrow afternoon, with average wind speeds of 50kph – 65kph and “damaging gusts” of 80kph to 110kph.

Forecasters then expect Storm Eustace to track eastwards over Ireland through Thursday night and into Friday morning.

Met Éireann said the storm “has the potential to be a multi-hazard and disruptive event with damaging winds, heavy rain and snow possible”.

It said the strongest winds will likely affect southern counties.

“The most significant falls of snow are most likely over central and northern parts of the country with locally blizzard conditions possible for a time and disruption to travel,” it said.

Further warnings are due to issued tomorrow and updated on Thursday.