Met Eireann has warned that high seas are expected around the country today that will lead to some coastal flooding.
Today will be windy and wet with thunderstorms and hail expected this afternoon.
"Their forecast reads: "Very windy and wet today with strong to near gale force westerly winds and severe gusts, especially along western and northern coasts, with very high seas leading to some coastal flooding.
"Rain will be widespread and heavy at times early on, leading to localised flooding, before clearing southeastwards to frequent showers through the afternoon.
"Some showers will be heavy with isolated thunderstorms and hail, with sleet possible later. After a mild start, it will turn much colder from the northwest after the rain clears with highest afternoon temperatures of 4 to 8 degrees."
The high waves and coastal flooding are expected to continue tonight with lowest temperatures of 1 to 4 degrees.
The forecast reads: "Very windy tonight with strong to near gale force westerly winds, reaching gale force in the west and north with some severe gusts and very high seas leading to coastal flooding.
"Showers will continue, most frequent over the northern half of the country while easing elsewhere towards morning. Some showers will be heavy with hail, and some will fall as sleet or snow too, especially on high ground.
"Lowest temperatures of 1 to 4 degrees, turning less cold by morning."
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