Met Éireann issues rain warning for eight counties

Met Éireann has issued a yellow rain warning for seven counties on Tuesday.

A yellow rain warning has been issued for Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Wicklow, Tipperary, Cork, Kerry, and Waterford.

The warning for Kerry and Cork will come into place from midnight until 2pm on Tuesday.

The warning for the remaining counties will come into effect at 2am on Tuesday until 5pm on Tuesday.

Met Éireann has warned of localised flooding, difficult travelling conditions, and poor visibility.

Rain in the northwest will clear on Monday, largely dry in the afternoon with sunny spells and scattered showers developing. Highest temperatures of nine to 12 degrees.

Monday night will be mainly dry with clear spells. However, persistent and heavy rain will spread from the southwest overnight, with spot flooding possible. Lowest temperatures of one to seven degrees, coldest in Ulster before the rain arrives.

Tuesday will be wet with spells of persistent and heavy rain in many areas and potential for localised flooding.

The rain will gradually become confined to Ulster through the late afternoon and evening, with a few showers following elsewhere. Highest temperatures of 11 to 14 degrees.

On Wednesday, rain will develop in the south and will spread northwards to all areas through the evening and early night, turning heavy at times. Highest temperatures of 11 to 13 degrees.

Thursday will be mostly cloudy with further outbreaks of rain or drizzle and some spells. Temperatures will be from eight to 13 degrees with moderate to fresh northeasterly winds.