Motorists should watch out for spot flooding.
A status yellow rainfall warning is now in place for 13 counties across the country.
The warning covers all of Connacht, most of Munster, and Offaly and Westmeath.
Met Éireann says there's a potential for heavy downpours up to midnight tonight - with a risk of flooding in places.
Rhode's Cathal Nolan, from the Midland Weather Channel explains what's causing the unsettled conditions:
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