An orange weather alert has been issued for the entire country today, with gusts of up to 130 kilometers per hour forecast along with heavy rain, hail and thunder.
Dublin's expecting localised flooding at high tide.
Dublin City Council have put precautionary measures in place, as Alan Breen explains:
ESB says 1,500 homes are without power this morning because of the storms, mostly in Cork and Mayo.
Meanwhile Galway has been worst affected by the weather.
Extremely hide tides, heavy rain and strong winds have caused extensive flooding in the city this morning.
Senior Executive Office with Galway City Council, Gary McMahon, says council crews are now assessing the damage in the city
Travel
And if you're on the roads, your being advised to drive with extreme care this morning.
Irish Ferries has cancelled its swift sailings today because of the stormy weather.
While, Aer Lingus has cancelled 16 flights scheduled to fly from Dublin airport this morning.
Intending passengers are being advised to check the airlines' website before travelling.
Coast
Waves of over 10 meters are forecast.
And Declan Geoghegan from the Irish Coast Guard has warned people to stay well in if trying to take photos:
