Barra is expected to make landfall in Ireland at 6 a.m. on Tuesday.

Our county-by-county reference to weather alerts and current preparations in your area is included below.

Kerry

Weather authorities expect Storm Barra to upgrade to a Status Red warning for Kerry. At the moment, it is classified as a Status Orange. The warning is in effect from 6 a.m. Tuesday to 6 a.m. Wednesday.

Due to Storm Barra, southerly winds will reach mean speeds of 65 to 80 km/hr on Tuesday and Tuesday night, with severe or destructive gusts of up to 130 km/hr, potentially higher in coastal regions.

Motorists are urged to make only required trips on Tuesday. Residents and businesses along the length of the shore have been encouraged to take precautions against storm Surge-related flooding.

Council chiefs convened emergency meetings to examine the storm's possible impact and to ensure that all necessary precautions were taken.

Cork

Cork is now set to receive a Status Orange warning.

The warning is in effect from 6 a.m. Tuesday to 6 a.m. Wednesday.

Due to Storm Barra, southerly winds will reach mean speeds of 65 to 80 km/hr on Tuesday and Tuesday night, with severe or destructive gusts of up to 130 km/hr, potentially higher in coastal regions.

Motorists are urged to make only required trips on Tuesday. Residents and businesses along the length of the shore have been encouraged to take precautions against storm Surge-related flooding.

A significant concern is also expressed about the possibility of a storm surge in the city.

Cork City Council has cautioned residents and merchants in the city center of the dangers of flooding if the storm surge coincides with high tide.

The city center quays identified the most vulnerable sites, and residents were encouraged not to leave their cars parked overnight in these regions.

Council chiefs convened emergency meetings to examine the storm's possible impact and to ensure that all necessary precautions were taken.

Limerick

Limerick is now set to receive a Status Orange alert.

The warning is in effect from 6 a.m. Tuesday to 6 a.m. Wednesday.

Due to Storm Barra, southerly winds will reach mean speeds of 65 to 80 km/hr on Tuesday and Tuesday night, with severe or destructive gusts of up to 130 km/hr, potentially higher in coastal regions.

Motorists are urged to make only required trips on Tuesday. Residents and businesses along the length of the shore have been encouraged to take precautions against storm Surge-related flooding.

A significant concern has also been expressed about the possibility of a storm surge in the city.

Council chiefs convened emergency meetings to examine the storm's possible impact and to ensure that all necessary precautions were taken.

Galway

Galway is now set to receive a Status Orange alert.

The warning is in effect from 6 a.m. Tuesday to 6 a.m. Wednesday.

Due to Storm Barra, southerly winds will reach mean speeds of 65 to 80 km/hr on Tuesday and Tuesday night, with severe or destructive gusts of up to 130 km/hr, potentially higher in coastal regions.

Motorists are urged to make only required trips on Tuesday. Residents and businesses along the length of the shore have been encouraged to take precautions against storm Surge-related flooding.

A significant concern is also expressed about the possibility of a storm surge in the city.

Council chiefs convened emergency meetings to examine the storm's possible impact and to ensure that all necessary precautions were taken.

Clare

Clare is now set to receive a Status Orange warning.

The warning is in effect from 6 a.m. Tuesday to 6 a.m. Wednesday.

Due to Storm Barra, southerly winds will reach mean speeds of 65 to 80 km/hr on Tuesday and Tuesday night, with severe or destructive gusts of up to 130 km/hr, potentially higher in coastal regions.

Motorists are urged to make only required trips on Tuesday. Residents and businesses along the length of the shore have been encouraged to take precautions against storm Surge-related flooding.

Council chiefs convened emergency meetings to examine the storm's possible impact and to ensure that all necessary precautions were taken.

Wexford

A Status Yellow alert will be issued—but this may be upgraded in the future.

Wexford County Council stated that it is "keeping a watchful eye on the weather" and would review preparations when more information about the storm becomes available.

It is advising the public not to touch downed wires, minimize travel, anticipate the unexpected, and avoid coastal locations such as Hook Head.

Mayo

A Status Yellow alert will be issued—but this may be upgraded in the future.

Sligo

A Status Yellow alert will be issued—but this may be upgraded in the future.

Waterford

A Status Yellow alert will be issued—but this may be upgraded in the future.

Wicklow

A Status Yellow alert will be issued—but this may be upgraded in the future.

The remainder of the country

A Status Yellow alert will be issued—but this may be upgraded in the future.

All warnings will stay in effect until Wednesday at 6 a.m.