Severe flooding has been reported in parts of the country after Storm Francis hit overnight.
The South of the country is worst affected as the storm tracks north.
There's localised flooding across Waterford; the Prom in Tramore; Woodstown, outside the RSC; between Clashmore and Aglish as well as Ballylaneen.
There are also reports of a tree down on the Old Waterford to Tramore Road near Ballykinsella.
A yellow wind warning is now in place for Waterford, the rest of Munster, Dublin, Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford and Wicklow.
Strong and damaging gusts
Alan O'Reilly from Carlow Weather says conditions will be bad throughout the day.
"The heaviest of the rain overnight is moving north now but unfortunately as Storm Francis pulls through, winds will increase this morning and into this afternoon in the southern half of the country with some very strong and damaging gusts. Wind speeds of up to 110km/h are possible, especially along coastal areas and also on high ground."
Meanwhile, drivers have been asked to take extra care on the roads this morning with Storm Francis still hitting Ireland.
The Road Safety Authority's Brian Farrell says anyone setting out early this morning must be on their guard.
"You really do need to have your wits about you, expect the unexpected. Something you should be on the lookout for, especially if you are driving on some of the back roads or regional roads, is flooded roads. Don not drive through a flooded road, you don't know what it is covering up. It could be hiding a large pothole."
