The Department of Eduction is advising schools and colleges at the centre of Storm Rachel not to open.
Dublin will be hit with some of tonight's winds, which are expected to reach speeds of up to 150KM/H.
ESB crews are on standby to deal with any damage or power-cuts.
Counties along the West Coast will be hit with the strongest of the winds, but Dublin will be gusty.
The Red Alert from Met Eireann will remain in place until Thursday afternoon.
