WATCH: UK weather enthusiasts 'fight' the elements at Clare beauty spot during Storm Éowyn

Image from Weather and Radar UK/Ireland.placeholder image
Image from Weather and Radar UK/Ireland.

A Status Red wind warning was issued for the entire country, with the record-breaking winds hitting 190km/h in some counties

Weather lovers from near and far have been keeping a close eye on Ireland over the last few days, as Storm Éowyn hit the nation late last night, and into this morning. 

A Status Red wind warning was issued for the entire country, with the record-breaking winds hitting 190km/h in some counties.

Co Clare was one of these areas, and was badly affected, seeing roads blocked to due collapsed trees, and even part of a sea wall being crushed by the harsh waves, due to the winds. 

X users, Weather and Radar UK/Ireland, have been keeping the nation up to date on all things storm related. 

In a daring social media post uploaded on the X platform this morning, the weather enthusiasts gave insight into just how bad Storm Éowyn got at Clare's Cliffs of Moher.

The video, captioned, "Our team have recorded gusts of 190 km/h (118 mph) on the coast of Co. Clare, Ireland during Storm Éowyn this morning... it took a fight to get the measurement!" shows a man struggling to find his footing amid the incredibly strong winds. 

Many social media users commented on the post to share their reactions. 

One user, @autumn_inkblood. said, "Dude is about to have his Mary Poppins moment."

While another person, @mixterz, informed the man, "That's not how you use the brolly." 

Some viewers condemned the man's actions, with a user, @2m0sql, stating, "Well done for publicly showing how to be irresponsible and putting the safety of your "team" at risk."

The only county still in a Status Yellow weather warning for wind, snow, and ice is Donegal, however, the public are still being urged to stay at home as we wait for Storm Éowyn to ease. 

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