With strong winds, heavey rain and a risk of structural damage and flooding, experts have warned that Hurricane Ophelia will bring one of the worst storms to hit Ireland in 50 years.

It is not yet known what impact the conditons will haveon the country's air traffic, though one airline isn't taking any chances and has already pulled all its flights coming in and out of Ireland on Monday.

KLM (Royal Dutch Airlines) have offered customers two options – full refund or rebook. Though they say some passengers may have to wait up to a week before receiving an alternative flight.

Anyone who is worried about the status of their flight can find out more details here.

Irish Ferries have also cancelled some of its services between Dublin and Holyhead, while Iarnrod Eireann has advised passenger to check its website for updates.

Meanwhile, it has been reported that the Department of Education has informed all schools in counties where a Status Red weather warning is in place, to close on Monday.