Met Eireann has issued three weather warnings, as an Atlantic storm approaches the country.
Heavy rainfall is forecast for 25 counties with localised flooding expected in some parts of Munster this evening.
A Status Orange rainfall warning has been issued for counties Cork, Kerry, Tipperary and Waterford which will come into effect from 7pm this evening until 9 o’clock tomorrow night.
Meteorologist at Met Eireann Liz Walsh says flooding can be expected in these areas:
Meanwhile a status yellow rainfall warning kicks in for the rest of the country, excluding Donegal, from 9pm this evening.
Up to 50 millimetres of rain is forecast on higher ground.
Liz Walsh says an Atlantic Storm will dominate Ireland’s weather until the middle of the week.
Gusts of up to 110km an hour can be expected on some coasts tonight with a yellow wind warning issued for Munster, Donegal, Galway, Mayo, sligo, Carlow and Kilkenny.
It runs from 9pm tonight until 6am tomorrow morning.
