Status Yellow rain warning issued for Limerick

MET EIREANN has issued a Status Yellow rain warning for Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick and Galway this Sunday morning.

"Heavy rain at times today for all of Kerry and for western parts of Cork, Limerick, Clare and Galway," say the weather forecaster.

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Potential impacts are localised flooding, poor visibility and difficult travelling conditions.

The weather warning was issued at 10.34am and is valid until midnight.

The outlook for the week ahead is "unsettled and fairly cool with further spells of rain or showers". Some of the showers and rain will be heavy with some spot flooding expected.