The storm is due to hit Cork in the early hours of tomorrow and a status Red Weather Warning has been issued.
Met Éireann say winds will reach speeds of 80km/h with gusts of over 130km/h at times.
Coastal and spot flooding is possible, especially at high tide and storm surge levels are predicted to significantly increase in coastal areas from tomorrow morning.
The Councils Severe Weather Assessment Team met today to discuss preparations.
People are advised to stay away from the coast, rivers and lakes while property owners are asked to secure any loose items.
Sandbags and pumps have been deployed and crews will be on standby at areas prone to flooding.
Issues such as fallen trees, flooding and road damage should be reported to the relevant area office or the Council's Out of Hours Emergency Number which is 021 48 000 48.
The council are also reminding people not to approach fallen trees as they may contain electricity wires.
