LATEST: Kildare added to list of counties under Weather Warning on Monday

Met Eireann has issued a Status Yellow Rain Warning for Kildare from 4am on Monday morning until 4am on Tuesday morning.

The Warning also applies to Carlow, Laois, Longford, Offaly, Westmeath, Wicklow and Roscommon.

Met Éireann said the rain will be heavy at times with the chance of thunder.

A Status Orange Rain Warning has also been issued for Kilkenny, Wexford, Waterford with a risk of flooding, dangerous travel conditions and poor visibility - valid from 4am on Monday to 4am on Tuesday. 

A Status Yellow Rain Warning is already in place for Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary, Galway until 6pm on Monday.