Met Eireann has offered advice to the public before Storm Hannah batters Ireland with 130km/h winds.
Three weather warnings, two Status Orange and one Status Yellow, are currently in Irish weather forecast: Met Eireann issues Status Orange wind warning for two more counties as Storm Hannah looms
The national forecaster is now advising the public to take in any loose garden or barbecue furniture before the strong winds arrive.
A statement on the 'Meteorologists Commentary' section of their website said: "The public are advised to be prepared for the anticipated conditions, especially those living or travelling to the southwest with some disruption and power outages likely.
"There is an increased risk of impacts to life and property during times of severe weather with flying debris of particular concern during any wind event. People are advised to take in their BBQ or loose garden furniture, especially after the recent warm spell.
"With the trees now in full leaf, there is an increased threat of tree damage and possible felling too.
"Other impacts may include travel disruption with large and dangerous waves expected to crash into southwest coasts. Whilst Storm Hannah will primarily be a wind event, spells of heavy rain will be wrapped up around eye of the storm too."
The statement added: "The last of the heavy rain will clear the north and east during Saturday morning and winds will abate.
"However, brisk northwest winds will persist into Saturday afternoon with a mix of sunshine and scattered showers following."
Met Eireann is forecasting a miserable start to the weekend for southern counties, with Tipperary and Waterford having their yellow warning upgraded as of Friday morning.
Cork, Kerry, Clare and Limerick are to be the worst affected counties, with an orange wind alert valid between 4pm on Friday and 5am on Saturday.
Meanwhile, 14 other counties have been issued with a Status Yellow wind warning, as gusts of up to 110km/h are expected.
The warning for Connacht, Carlow, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Longford, Wexford, Wicklow, Offaly and Donegal will be valid between 11pm on Friday and 9am on Saturday.
