Galway is under two status yellow weather warnings today, with heavy rain and wind expected until Thursday evening.
Heavy downpours are expected today, with possible spot flooding in areas, and difficult travelling conditions with poor visibility.
The rain warning was issued for Cavan, Donegal, Monaghan, Clare, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary, Dublin, Kildare, Laois, Longford, Louth, Meath, Offaly, Westmeath, Wicklow, and all of Connacht.
This weather warning came into effect at 6am this morning and will remain in place until 3pm.
This is on top of a wind warning for the entire country issued yesterday, which remains in effect until 6pm this evening.
Strong and gusty southwesterly winds may cause additional difficulty for motorists today, with a risk of fallen trees and branches, and debris or loose objects getting displaced.
