With the news that Storm Ophelia has been upgraded to a red status all around the country – most are still taking the news in their stride.
Government officials confirmed all schools, creches and colleges will be closed tomorrow.
While Met Éireann admitted the hurricane could be potentially fatal, people are still sharing hilarious memes and jokes online.
Take a look:
Dear teachers of Galway………
Another reason to ❤ Galway #Ophelia pic.twitter.com/kK9Ut9uJG9— Sandra Fitz (@Caketoons1) October 15, 2017
I like to think that somewhere out there, Teresa Mannion is sitting with her trusty raincoat nearby, readying herself for tomorrow #ophelia pic.twitter.com/KUeCMeCl3d
— MakeUpMonster (@makeupmonster_) October 15, 2017
Handy map for those buying in supplies for #ophelia pic.twitter.com/w7nTJ9LLvs
— DynamiteStudio (@dynamitecork) October 15, 2017
BREAKING: Twister spotted in Ireland #Ophelia pic.twitter.com/tmC8z4qJAM
— BenchWarmers ⚽️ (@BeWarmers) October 15, 2017
Irish government rushing supplies in for hurricane Ophelia. It'll all be grand. #Ophelia pic.twitter.com/xkXEfQCjId
— Kate McLoughney (@KateMcLoughney) October 15, 2017
Hurricane prep
USA ???????? : board it up, fill the sandbags, everyone into the bunker
Ireland ????????: jaysus I better take the washing in#Ophelia pic.twitter.com/AcMGEN6W7a
— baz brock (@Bazzyb85) October 15, 2017
Teresa Mannion has a new outfit for work tomorrow! …. #Ophelia #DontMakeUnnecessaryJourneys pic.twitter.com/shH2h0jUyO
— Des Cahill (@sportsdes) October 15, 2017
Teresa Mannion hiding from RTÉ when they ask her to report the weather tomorrow pic.twitter.com/EZInTBZys3
— john (@Scarlet4UrMa) October 15, 2017
There's only one woman that can save us tomorrow! #WinterisComing #StormOphelia #Ophelia #TeresaMannion pic.twitter.com/5svgiKmtMK
— Reardens (@Reardenscork) October 15, 2017
