WATCH: Latest Storm Ellen satellite footage from Met Eireann shows size of storm approaching Ireland

Met Eireann has posted the latest satellite footage of Storm Ellen as it approaches Ireland. 

#StormEllen will produce severe impacts this evening/tonight.

Mild & cloudy, rain in most areas, drier periods also. Highs of 17 to 20C. Very windy/stormy conditions spreading from the S this evening with damaging gusts.

This animation shows the development of #StormEllen. pic.twitter.com/HOW951DfQv

— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) August 19, 2020

A Red Weather Warning has been issued for parts of the country with Status Orange and Status Yellow Warnings also in effect.

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