Heavy rain strong gusts can be expected today.
The midlands has been placed on a status yellow wind and rain warning, along with the rest of the country, which will remain in place until 9 O clock tonight.
Met Éireann has warned of possible damaging gusts.
Heavy rain is also forecast, which could lead to flooding in some areas.
The Status Yellow wind & rain warning may escalate to an Orange level warning in County Donegal.
There are reports of excess water in many parts of Athlone.
Alan O'Reilly of Carlow weather is warning that that some of the gusts could be damaging:
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