Videos have been circulating online showing the Storm Lorenzo winds causing large waves off the Irish coast.
The Irish Coast Guard uploaded a clip of waves crashing off a lighthouse, as 120km/h gusts are expected to hit the west of Ireland.
And TG4 and RTE reporter Sean Mac an tSithigh recorded a Teresa Mannion style video, while west Kerry began feeling the force of Lorenzo.
In the selfie footage, he can be seen holding up the microphone part of his earphones, with stormy conditions evident in the background.
The Coast Guard has repeatedly warned the public to "stay back, stay high and stay dry", following the four weather warnings issued by Met Eireann.
A Status Orange wind alert will be in place for Galway, Mayo, Clare, Kerry and Limerick from 6pm on Thursday until 6am on Friday.
Wind gusts will be slightly weaker than expected, but storm surges may cause damage in these counties.
A warning said: "Southwesterly winds veering westerly will reach mean speeds 60 to 80km/h with gusts generally of 100 to 120km/h, higher in coastal regions."
A nationwide Status Yellow wind warning is in place from 9am until 6pm on Thursday.
Met Eireann says 100km/h gusts may have “disruptive impacts” across the country.
The weather chiefs have also issued a nationwide rainfall warning. Leinster, Connacht, Cavan, Monaghan and Donegal will be under a yellow alert.
The caution for these 20 counties will be valid from 9am on Thursday until 6am on Friday.
And on Thursday morning, Met Eireann also issued a Status Yellow wind warning for Wexford, Cork, Tipperary and Waterford. The alert is valid from 6pm on Thursday until 6am on Friday.
Met Eireann cautioned: "Southwesterly winds of mean speeds 50 to 65km/h with gusts of 90 to 100km/h."
