The first storm named by the public is on its way.
Abi-gale is expected to bring heavy wind and rain with a yellow warning in place for Dublin for the next 24 hours.
It will mean mean wind speeds of 45 to 55 km/h, will gust between 90 and 100 km/h.
Winds will be strongest near coastal areas.
Here are Met Eireann's weather warnings:
STATUS ORANGE
Wind Warning for Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo
Southerly winds, later veering southwest then west, with mean speeds of 55 to 80 km/h, will gust between 100 and 120 km/h. Winds will be strongest near coastal areas, peaking Thursday evening into early Thursday night.
Wednesday 11 November 2015 10:00
Thursday 12 November 2015 09:00 to Friday 13 November 2015 06:00
STATUS YELLOW
Wind Warning for Munster, Leinster, Cavan, Monaghan and Roscommon
Southerly winds, later veering southwest then west, with mean speeds of 45 to 55 km/h, will gust between 90 and 100 km/h. Winds will be strongest near coastal areas.
Wednesday 11 November 2015 10:00
Thursday 12 November 2015 06:00 to Friday 13 November 2015 06:00
