Met Eireann has issued two weather warnings for six counties ahead of stormy conditions on Thursday.
The national forecaster is expecting high winds and heavy rain to hit southern and western parts of the country as we head into the weekend.
Cork and Kerry will both be under a status yellow wind warning from midnight on Wednesday for 24 hours.
A separate status yellow warning will also come into effect at midnight on Wednesday for 24 hours with Clare, Cork, Kerry, Waterford, Galway and Mayo included.
Rainfall amounts of between 30 and 50mm are expected.
A Met Eireann forecaster said: "Tomorrow, Thursday, will be a wet and windy day with widespread rain and fresh to strong and gusty southerly winds, with gales along southern and southwestern coasts. The rain will be heavy at times through the day with localized flooding possible, especially in Munster. Highest temperatures of 11 to 14 degrees."
And there is no sign of any let-up in the poor conditions with more wind and rain over the weekend.
The forecaster added: "Low pressure will be the dominant feature to end this week and over the weekend, keeping our weather unsettled.
"A wet and windy Thursday will give way to showery conditions for Friday and Saturday before further rain crosses the country Saturday night."
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