A boring wet day is coming with wind and rain warnings in place

WIND AND RAIN advisories are in effect in numerous counties across the country this morning.

There is a yellow state rain warning in Dublin, Louth, Wicklow and Meath until 2pm this afternoon.

Met Éireann warned that heavy downpours last night and this morning may result in flooding in some rivers and places.

There is also a Status Yellow wind advisory in Clare, Cork and Kerry. This warning will remain valid until noon today.

The forecaster says windy conditions are expected to develop in parts of Munster this morning.

Southerly winds veering from west to northwest will reach average speeds of 55 to 65 km / h at times, with gusts of 90 to 110 km / h, higher in coastal areas and in exposed hills and mountains where winds can exceed these thresholds temporarily.

“Given the time of year with many trees in full leaf, there is a greater potential for wind-related impacts,” said Met Éireann.

Today’s highest temperatures range between 11 and 14 degrees.

Looking ahead, it is forecast to be cold and stormy overnight with spells clear and rains, some of which will be heavy and possibly stormy in the Atlantic coast counties.

Tomorrow will be cool and windy with sunny spells and scattered showers.

Showers will become increasingly isolated at the end of the day. However, it will get cloudy in the west and southwest at dusk with a chance of rain before dark.