Met Éireann initally issued a Status Yellow thunderstorm warning for counties in the west but this expired by 11am.
Thundery downpours, spot flooding, lightning damage and difficult travelling conditions were forecast.
And, despite the rain forecast for the weekend, temperatures will stay mild and warmer than average.
Met Éireann meteorologist Ailis Hankinson said there will not be much respite from rain in the coming days.
“Our weather is set to stay unsettled for the next little while with more rain, showers and blustery conditions to come,” she said.
“Though it will turn milder as we head into the weekend with warmer than average temperatures for this time of year.
“As we head…