Met Éireann has issued a status yellow warning for Galway on Sunday ahead of Storm Isha’s arrival in Ireland.
The storm could cause significant coastal waves, difficult travelling conditions, and debris or loose objects being displaced.
The warning for Galway begins at 11am on Sunday and will remain in place until 6am on Monday.
Widespread heavy showers will gradually become more scattered on Sunday night as winds veer westerly. Lowest temperatures of 3 to 7 degrees are forecast.
The status yellow warning affects all counties in the Republic, while a status orange warning has been issued by the Met Office for the counties in the North for Sunday night.