LATEST: 17-Hour Rainfall Warning for Kildare for Friday

A Status Yellow Rainfall Warning for Kildare has been issued by Met Eireann.

The alert is valid for Leinster, Cavan, Monaghan, Munster and Connacht.

Forecasters have predicted spells of heavy rain on Friday. 

They said it will be blustery at times also, especially on south and east coasts.

Met Eireann said that possible impacts include localised flooding, poor visibility and difficult travelling conditions.

The Warning is valid from 2am on Friday to 7pm on Friday.