Met Éireann has issued a new status yellow wind warning until 11am this morning.
Strong winds are expected across Longford, Westmeath, Galway, Mayo, Roscommon and Clare.
Around 4,000 homes and businesses are also without power this morning due to Storm Lorenzo.
The ESB says power outages are being reported in areas in Cork, Kerry, Limerick and Dublin city centre.
Mayo and Galway the worst affected.
People can check the status of their area on the ESB PowerCheck website.
Status Yellow - Wind warning for Longford, Westmeath, Galway, Mayo, Roscommon and Clare
Strong westerly winds persist for a time this morning, mean speeds 50 to 65 km/hr with higher gusts.
Valid: Friday 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. #Lorenzo https://t.co/ozrQHtoOkt pic.twitter.com/m028qu0WPd
— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) October 4, 2019
In terms of outlook, Saturday will start out mainly dry and cloudy with outbreaks of rain developing by the end of the morning.
The rain will turn heavy with the risk of spot flooding and will clear in the early evening.
There will be yet another spell of rain arriving Sunday night from the west but Sunday itself will be a dry day with mist clearing early and sunshine developing in light winds.
The rain will be heavy and bring more spot flooding.
