Met Éireann has issued an orange weather warning for 11 counties, as storm Bram is set to bring gale force winds in places.
The warning will come in to effect on Tuesday 9 December at 7am, and last until 3pm in Cork, Kerry, Waterford and Wexford.
The wind warning for Clare, Limerick, Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo will start at 10am on Tuesday and last until 6pm.
Met Éireann has said storm Bram will bring very strong to gale-force southerly winds, with the strongest winds along the coast.
The forecaster said there could be flooding in low-lying coastal areas - especially during high tide, wave overtopping, difficult travelling conditions, debris, loose objects displaced and have an impact on outdoor events.
A lesser yellow weather warning for wind will be in place for the whole country from 3am to 9pm on Tuesday.
The UK Met office has issued a yellow weather warning for Northern Ireland from 9am to 9pm on Tuesday.
Rain
A yellow weather warning for rain will come in to effect in Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Cork, Kerry, Tipperary and Waterford on Monday 9pm until Tuesday 9pm.
Heavy rain falling on already saturated ground may cause river flooding, surface water, difficult travel conditions and have an impact on outdoor events.
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