Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow wind warning for three counties.

The warning is in place for counties Donegal, Galway and Mayo, from 6:00p.m Tuesday (March 10) to 5:00a.m Wednesday (March 11).

Met Éireann said these areas can expect strong and gusty south westerly winds, especially in coastal areas.

Potential impacts include: difficult travelling conditions; debris, displaced loose objects; and some fallen branches or trees.

National forecast

In its national forecast, Met Éireann said Tuesday will be generally cloudy this morning with outbreaks of rain and drizzle.

It will become patchier for a time later in the morning and early afternoon before more persistent rain extends from the west.

It will become breezy with moderate to fresh south or south-west winds developing.

It will become dry for most early on tonight as the rain clears eastwards.

Clear spells and scattered showers will follow from the west, mainly affecting Atlantic coastal counties with a chance of hail.

It will be dry and bright for most of tomorrow (Wednesday, March 11) with spells of sunshine, though scattered showers will continue mainly for Atlantic coastal counties.

Patchy cloud will develop through the afternoon with isolated showers extending further east.

During the week, low pressure will dominate with rain or showers each day.

A spell of wet and windy weather on Thursday will be followed by a transition to cooler air with wintry hazards possible.