Southwest winds will be strong throughout Saturday, with heavy rain and thundery showers causing difficult driving conditions for road users.
A status yellow warning for wind and rain is currently in place in Galway, Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Waterford, Mayo and Wexford.
The warning is expected to be lifted at 11pm tonight, when a wind warning will remain for Clare, Cork, Kerry and Limerick until Sunday evening.
Highest afternoon temperatures of 6 to 9 degrees are forecast for Connacht today, along with strong to near gale force east to southeast winds, with gales on the coast.
Met Éireann has warned that the strong winds could result in surface flooding, wave overtopping and objects being displaced.
Difficult driving conditions are also expected throughout the day, with road users being urged to take extra care while travelling.
