These were the scenes in Blackpool and Cleveleys as our photographers Dan Martino and Kelvin Stuttard braved the elements.
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There has been one report of a person being injured in the south-west of the country, although it is not yet clear if this is related to the storm.
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Schools, colleges and creches in some of the worst-affected areas were shut amid warnings that no part of the island will escape the effects of the storm.
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Emergency financial supports are to be put in place for businesses damaged by Storm Barra, which will not be impacted upon by the supports in place for those hit by Covid-19 restrictions.
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The Minister for Education, Norma Foley, is to make an announcement later on Tuesday on whether schools will close for a second day on Wednesday.
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Covid-19 test and vaccination centres will also remain closed in some parts of the country.
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Minister O’Brien said people in red and orange level areas should not travel for vaccinations.