Met Éireann has updated its weather warnings for Mayo and Donegal as Storm Dave approaches from the Atlantic.
The forecaster has issued a status yellow rain warning for the two counties, warning of possible localised flooding, poor visibility and difficult travel conditions.
A status yellow wind warning is in place for the entire country until 2am on Sunday.
A yellow warning indicates strong to gale force winds, with very strong gusts bringing the potential for fallen trees, damage to property and hazardous driving conditions.
Combined with heavy rain and high tides, Met Éireann is warning of the likelihood of wave overtopping, coastal flooding and spot flooding elsewhere.
Dublin and eastern counties, which bore the brunt of Storm Chandra in January, are expected to escape the worst as the winds are mainly southerly.
Rain in Dublin. Photograph: Chris Maddaloni
Storm Dave, the fifth named storm of the current season, which began last August, was named by the UK Met Office as the strongest impacts are expected in northern England and Scotland.
Sleet and some heavy snowfalls are forecast in Scotland but there may also be sleet and hail on higher ground in Ireland.
Temperatures on Easter Saturday are expected to be around normal for the time of year but it is likely to turn colder briefly on Sunday as the rain passes and Storm Dave gives way to more gusty, showery conditions.
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