Unsettled weather is on the way to the South East as Storm Diana heads towards the country.
The worst of the wind and the rain is expected on Wednesday, but Met Eireann says conditions will deteriorate from tonight.
The recent cold and sunny spells are set to be blown away by heavy rain and gales, some severe, in the middle of the week.
Storm Diana, named by the IPMA Portuguese weather service, is currently threatening the Azores and is due to make itself felt on Wednesday.
After building in the Atlantic, Storm Diana is due to arrive on Wednesday as a low-pressure system tracks to the north of Ireland.
Met Eireann has issued a Status Yellow rain warning for Waterford, Tipperary, Carlow, Kilkenny and Wexford.
Other counties set to be affected include Cork, Kerry, Wicklow and Dublin.
It will be in operation from 2am to 2pm on Tuesday.
Forecaster Matthew Martin says other weather warnings may be issued.
He said: "At present, it looks like there will be some level Yellow warnings for tonight and probably again for Wednesday.
"We are currently assessing the situation."
- Digital Desk
