Met Éireann have issued a country-wide advisory as Storm Lorenzo is set to "track close to or over" Ireland this week.

They added that any weather warnings will be issued on Wednesday morning. The weather forecasters have said they were is a "high probability" of Storm Lorenzo nearing Ireland later on Thursday and early Friday, which will result in high seas, severe winds and heavy rain. The weather advisory is due to come into effect just after noon on Thursday, October 3. It will last until noon the following day.

A Weather Advisory has been issued for Ireland in relation to potential stormy conditions expected Thursday and Friday. #Lorenzo

Please see https://t.co/oOxITrsnvw pic.twitter.com/t0DkrqcV49 — Met Éireann (@MetEireann) October 1, 2019

Looking towards the rest of the forecast, Met Éireann have said Wednesday morning's mist and fog will clear - giving way to a dry and sunny day. It will be cool, with maximum temperatures of 12C to 14C. That night will be mainly dry, with clear spells and mostly light winds at first. Thursday may see "strong winds" in the morning, as there is a "high probability" Storm Lorenzo may track near or over Ireland. There is a risk of severe winds developing later that evening, depending on how the storm tracks. There will be spells of rain, with high seas and swells.