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Cormac O'Shea

Hurricane Epsilon Ireland: All Met Eireann know so far about powerful weather event and when it will hit

Met Eireann are warning that remnants from Hurricane Epsilon will hit Ireland next week causing horrendous weather.

The forecaster is currently predicting the weather event to arrive on Tuesday and bring three days of surging winds and torrential rain.

Hurricane Epsilon is currently barrelling across the Atlantic where it has been downgraded from a category one to a category two hurricane.

Met Eireann have been watching the path of the hurricane closely and are constantly updating their forecast to reflect the developing situation.

Here's everything you need to know so far about the hurricane.

When Hurricane Epsilon will reach Ireland

The remnants of the hurricane will make their way to Ireland for Tuesday and Wednesday.

Met Eireann forecaster Liz Walsh said: "It is still unclear how exactly Epsilon will impact weather conditions in Ireland but the timeline remains the same - early next week around Tuesday/Wednesday.

"Met Éireann meteorologists will continue to monitor the system closely as it goes through extra-tropical transition over the next number of days."

How bad is it forecast to be?

At the moment the forecast is for torrential rain and heavy winds across two days.

Tuesday

"The remnants of Hurricane Epsilon will impact upon our shores during the midweek period. Scattered blustery heavy showers are expected on Tuesday, along with fresh to strong and gusty southerly winds.

"Wet and very windy or stormy after dark, in strong to gale force and gusty south to southwest winds. The rain will turn thundery at times with the risk of hail. Highest temperatures 11 to 14 degrees Celsius."

Wednesday

"Sustained high winds and frequent showers are expected with the ongoing risk of hail and embedded thunderstorms. Highest temperatures 9 to 12 degrees Celsius."

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