A very high tide is anticipated around the island today due to the supermoon.
In Galway, the evening high tide of 5.64m is only 10cm below highest astronomical tide for Galway, according to the port’s harbourmaster, Capt Brian Sheridan.
The forecast for Connacht is for moderate southeasterly winds, increasing fresh to strong and gusty at times, and veering southwest and easing later in the day.
Met Éireann says wet and breezy conditions will spread countrywide on Saturday morning, with some heavy falls bringing the possibility of localised flooding, particularly in the southwest.
The rain will gradually clear northeastwards during the afternoon and evening, although it may remain dull along southern coastal counties throughout.