Threat of spot flooding in southern counties as Status Yellow rainfall warning takes effect

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) are urging drivers to exercise caution on the roads as a Status Yellow rainfall warning takes effect from 6pm this evening.

Up to 50 millimetres of rain is expected to fall from this evening until 3pm tomorrow, with counties Cork, Kerry, Waterford, Kilkenny, Wexford, Clare, Limerick and Tipperary set to receive the brunt of the rainfall. There is also a risk of spot flooding in some areas.