Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow thunderstorm warning for Munster, Donegal and Connacht this morning (Saturday, October 15).
The national forecaster has warned of further heavy showers and thunderstorms coupled with strong and gusty southwesterly winds, and possible falls of hail.
Disruption is expected, including spot flooding and dangerous road conditions, especially near coasts, the national forecaster has said.
The Status Yellow thunderstorm warning will remain in place until 9:00p.m today.
Scattered showers in the west will become more frequent and widespread through the morning and early afternoon. It will feel cool, with highest temperatures of 9° to 13°, according to Met Éireann.
The weather will turn drier over night as showers gradually become more isolated, though they will occasionally be heavy in western and northwestern areas. Lowest temperatures of 3° to 7° are expected.
Rain and wind warning
A Status Yellow rain and wind warning will be in place for Munster and Connacht from 1:00p.m tomorrow (October 16) until 10:00p.m. Disruption is expected including spot flooding.
From Sunday afternoon, a spell of heavy rain will move northwards along with strengthening southeasterly winds.
Met Éireann has also issued a Status Yellow wind warning for the following counties: Clare; Cork; Kerry; Limerick; Donegal; Galway; Leitrim; Mayo; and Sligo which will come into effect from 5:00p.m tomorrow until 12:00p.m on Monday (October 17).
Sunday night and Monday morning are expected to be very windy with further heavy showers. Southeasterly winds, veering southwesterly will reach mean speeds of 50 – 65km/h with gusts of 90 – 110km/h, higher near coasts and exposed areas.
National forecast
Tomorrow will see a mostly dry and bright start to the day, apart from isolated showers in the northwest. Cloud will build from the south through the day, bringing outbreaks of heavy rain during the afternoon and evening.
Highest temperatures of 10° to 14° are expected, and tomorrow night rain will gradually clear northwards, with drier weather and clear spells following.
There will be scattered showers in the west and northwest. It will remain quite breezy with moderate to fresh southerly winds. Lowest temperatures will be 6° to 11°, coolest in Ulster.
Monday (October 17) will be a drier day with spells of sunny weather and just a few light showers. Highest temperatures will be of 12° to 15° in moderate to fresh southwesterly winds, easing later.
Monday night will see cold, dry and clear conditions. Some mist or fog will develop in light easterly winds or variable winds. Lowest temperatures will be 2° to 6°, according to the most recent forecast.