For the Republic of Ireland, this could be the storm of the century, BBC Weather said.
Irish forecasters Met Éireann have already issued blanket red weather warnings covering all of the Republic of Ireland for widespread gusts in excess of 80mph.
Structural damage along with widespread disruption to transport and power is guaranteed.
Meanwhile, the amber warning for wind is in place on Friday from 06:00 GMT to 21:00, for the north of England, north Wales and Scotland’s central belt.
Train operators Avanti, LNER, Lumo and Northern have issued warnings not to travel in the north of England and north Wales on Friday.
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