Today
A few bright or sunny spells this morning. Becoming cloudier and windier with showers developing widely.
The showers will be frequent and blustery this afternoon some heavy with the risk of hail.
Southwest winds veering west will increase gale force with some severe gusts or squalls later - especially in the north.
A cold day. Highest temperatures 7 to 9 degrees.
Tonight
Staying very blustery with further showers early tonight.
West to northwest winds easing a little overnight and showers becoming more isolated.
Clear spells. Cold. Minimum temperatures 2 to 5 degrees.
Status Orange - Wind warning for Donegal, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo
As storm Gareth approaches, westerly winds will reach mean speeds of 65 to 75km/h with damaging gusts reaching 110 to 130km/h.
There is also the risk of coastal flooding due to high seas.
Valid: Tuesday 12 March 2019 12:00 to Wednesday 13 March 2019 09:00
Status Yellow - Wind warning for Ireland
Westerly winds will reach mean speeds of 50 to 65km/h and gusts of 90 to 110km.
There is a risk of coastal flooding due to high seas along Atlantic coasts.
Valid: Tuesday 12 March 2019 12:00 to Wednesday 13 March 2019 12:00