There is widespread heavy rain and thunder expected throughout this evening according to Met Eireann who have issued a status orange national weather warning.
According to the national forecaster most of the heavy downpours are expected in the west and North Ulster.
They have also issued a status yellow rainfall warning is in place for Eastern areas of Connacht, and South Ulster including Cavan, Monaghan and Donegal.
The warning is in place from 11am until midnight tonight.