The midlands is under a Status Yellow wind and rain warning as a result of the storm.
As Storm Gerrit continues to hammer the country - motorists are being asked to check conditions before making any journeys.
The midlands is under a Status Yellow Wind and Rain warning as a result.
Laois, Offaly, Westmeath and the rest of the country are affected by the alert, which will be in place until midnight.
Kerry and West Cork are also under a Status Orange rain warning until the same time, while Clare and Galway will be impacted by a Status Orange wind warning until 6am tomorrow morning.
The RSA's David Martin says motorists should also give extra space to cyclists and motorbikes - that may be blown off-course by strong winds.
A new Status Orange wind warning has been issued for counties Clare, Cork, Kerry and Galway.
It kicks in at 3pm.
There is also a chance of some flooding in coastal counties because of spring tides and westerly winds, with the public being warned about difficult travelling conditions today and again tomorrow.
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