Persistent rainfall and localised flooding likely in Limerick as weather warnings takes effect
A NUMBER of weather warnings are now in place for Limerick and 12 other counties across the country.
A status yellow rainfall warning, which applies to Limerick, Tipperary, Kerry, Carlow, Dublin, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Offaly, Wexford and Wicklow took effect at 6pm this Thursday and will remain valid until 6pm on Friday.
"Persistent and sometimes heavy rain may lead to localised flooding, poor visibility and difficult travelling conditions," states the warning which was issued by Met Éireann.
Separately, a status orange rain warning is in place for Counties Cork and Waterford. That warning, which came into effect at 4pm this Thursday, also remains valid until 6pm on Friday.
Motorists are being urged to exercise caution if driving when the warnings are in place.