ALERT: Met Eireann warns of potential disruption as warning is issued for three counties

Met Eireann is warning of potential spot flooding and difficult travelling conditions in three counties as a band of heavy rain approaches the south coast of Ireland.

The national forecaster has issued a status yellow rain warning for Cork, Kerry  and Waterford, with the warning coming into effect at 9am on Monday.

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According to Met Éireann, heavy spells of rain can  be expected at times with possible impacts including spot flooding, poor visibility and difficult travelling conditions.

The warning will remain valid for all three counties until 6am on Tuesday.

Motorists are being urged to exercise caution if travelling while the weather warnings are in effect.

In its latest forecast, Met Éireann says Monday will be "another cloudy or overcast day with scattered falls of rain and drizzle". Despite the weather warnings, it says much of the eastern half of the country will stay largely dry until Monday night.

Highest temperatures of 6 to 11 degrees can be expected.

There will be a damp or wet start to Tuesday with further scattered outbreaks of rain and drizzle. However, rain and drizzle will clear northwards during the morning and afternoon with some brighter spells developing from the south.