It's in place nationwide.
Two seperate weather warnings are in effect in the midlands.
The northern half of the country is under a status yellow rain warning - it covers Westmeath Cavan, Monaghan, Connacht, Longford, Louth and Meath until 7pm.
Meanwhile, a Status Yellow Thunderstorm warning has been issued for Carlow, Kilkenny, Kildare and Laois.
It's valid immediately - Met Eireann says heavy showers with lightning are expected.
A third alert concerns just Donegal, with heavy rain expected until midnight.
Matthew Martin from Met Éireann outlines why Donegal has been separated in the alerts.
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