Met Éireann has issued Status Yellow rain warnings for a number of counties.

The warning for counties Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo will be in place from 6:00p.m tomorrow (Wednesday, October 14) until 6:00a.m on Thursday.

A rain warning will be in effect for counties Clare and Kerry from midnight to midday on Thursday.

Spells of heavy rain can be expected while these warnings are in place.

Potential impacts include: difficult travelling conditions; localised flooding; and poor visibility.

Wind warning

A Status Yellow wind warning has also been issued.

The warning will be in effect from 6:00a.m to 6:00p.m on Wednesday.

The affected counties are Donegal, Galway and Mayo.

Met Éireann said south-westerly winds will be very strong at times - especially along the coasts.

Potential impacts include:

Debris, loose objects displaced;
Difficult driving and cycling conditions;
Some fallen trees, branches;
Large coastal waves combined with moderate surge may lead to wave overtopping in exposed coastal areas.

Overall this week, there will be mixed conditions with spells of rain and showers, but also some drier periods.

It will be breezy or windy at times too.

It is expected to turn colder and more settled late in the week and for next weekend.