Met Éireann warns of potential flooding in Longford as heavy rain batters county

Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow rain warning for eight counties including Longford. 

According to the weather service, the warning covers counties Cavan and Westmeath, as well as all of Connacht including Sligo, Roscommon, Galway, Leitrim and Mayo. 

Heavy or prolonged showers can be expected, as well as possible localised flooding, difficult driving conditions and poor visbility. 

The warning is valid from this morning (Sunday October 29) at 10.55am until 9pm this evening.