Parents around the country are waiting on news of last-minute potential school closures as Storm Amy reaches Ireland.
The national weather forecaster, Met Eireann, has shared a series of alerts for countries across Ireland, with areas under Status Orange and Status Yellow - depending on your location.
The decision to close schools is dependent on individual school's management, with the Department of Education issuing guidance on this to them.
A spokesperson explained that all schools should keep up-to-date with the current weather warnings which are carried on all national and local news bulletins, and particularly any change in the status warning for their area.
The decision to close a school rests with the school management authority, taking into consideration the full guidance and direction available from the principal response agencies.
The Department stated that in all events - and if in any doubt - schools should err on the side of caution.
Schools are empowered to make closure decisions if, in their judgment, in the interests of the safety of the school community, it is prudent to do so.
They stated: "Primary and post-primary schools in areas affected by a weather warning should remain vigilant and keep themselves apprised of any hourly and other updates from Met Eireann, and from their local authorities, local radio, and the principal response agencies."
The Be Winter Ready website includes advice for schools on dealing with issues related to weather conditions, including colour-coded warnings and health and safety and direct links to relevant circulars.
They added: "The department will continue to monitor the situation as it progresses and will follow any advice from the National Emergency Coordination Group."
Parents and guardians are being advised to keep up-to-date with their school's communications in case they decide to share a last-minute update on closures.
Today - Friday, 3 October - Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo are under a Status Orange wind warning. It comes into effect at 2PM and ends at 10PM the same day.
It reads: "Storm Amy: Near gale force to gale force and very gusty southwest to west winds. Impacts: Fallen trees, damage to power lines and possible power outages, very difficult travelling conditions and possible wave overtopping".
The entirety of Ireland will be put under a Status Yellow wind warning from 12PM on Friday until 12AM on Saturday, 4 October.
It states: "Storm Amy: Strong to near gale force and gusty southwesterly winds. Potential impacts: Difficult travelling conditions, debris, loose objects displaced and some fallen trees possible".
There is a Status Yellow for Galway and Kerry that is valid from 9AM until 3PM on the same day.
It says: "Storm Amy: Further spells of heavy rain. Potential impacts: Flooding and difficult travelling conditions".
There are several weather warnings for counties around Ireland tomorrow as well.
Clare, Kerry, Galway and Mayo have a Status Yellow wind warning in place from 12AM until 12PM on the same day.
It states: "Storm Amy: Strong to near gale force westerly winds continuing. Possible Impacts: Difficult travelling conditions, debris, loose objects displaced and some fallen trees possible"
Donegal, Leitrim and Sligo are under a Status Yellow wind and rain warning from 12AM until 12PM.
It reads: "Storm Amy: Strong to near gale force westerly winds continuing with spells of heavy rain. Possible Impacts: Localised flooding, difficult travelling conditions, debris, loose objects displaced and some fallen trees possible".
There's a Status Yellow wind warning for Dublin, Louth and Wicklow from 6AM until 12PM on Saturday too.
It says: "Storm Amy: Strong to near gale force westerly winds for a time. Possible Impacts: Difficult travelling conditions, debris, loose objects displaced and some fallen trees possible".