Met Éireann has said parts of the country will see conditions similar to those experienced during Hurricane Charlie in August 1986.

A weather and gale warning has been issued for tomorrow.

Met Éireann said a combination of high winds, heavy rainfall, abnormally low pressure and high tides will cause dangerous conditions in south Munster and east Leinster.

Meteorologist Vincent O'Shea said that while a storm, not a hurricane, is expected, inclement conditions will be experienced throughout the country.

Parts of the country worst affected by Hurricane Charlie, including Dublin and Wicklow, are not likely to experience the worst of the weather tomorrow.

Between 30mm-50mm of rain is expected to fall and with the ground already very wet, Met Éireann has said there is a high risk of flooding.

The Road Safety Authority has advised all road users to take extra care using the roads.

Chief Executive Noel Brett said that after the recent dry weather, roads will be particularly hazardous.

He said there is often a build-up of oil and rubber deposits on roads following dry weather.

"When this deposit mixes with rainwater it increases the risk of a skid and increases your stopping distance", he added.