As the nation edges closer to Christmas, another weather alert has been issued by Met Eireann .
On Wednesday, a red alert was issued on the worst day of weather this week.
Today gusts of up to 130kmh are expected.
Met Eireann have issued an orange alert with strong winds forecasted to last right up to Christmas eve.
There is a risk of local spot flooding as a wet and windy morning is expected.
The highest temperature is expected to be between 10 to 11 degrees.
It will be a wet and windy night across Ireland with a band of persistent and locally heavy rain.
It will become clearer from the north and west, however it will remain windy with blustery showers.
A largely frost-free night.