Rainfall warning issued for Dublin, Louth, Wicklow and Meath

A small craft warning is also in place with east to northeast winds set to increase to force 6 or higher today on all Irish coasts.

A Status Yellow rainfall warning is due to take effect after Met Éireann warned of persistent showers for counties Dublin, Louth, Wicklow and Meath.

The forecaster has issued the 24-hour warning beginning today at 12pm and ending tomorrow at the same time, with between 25 and 35mm of rain expected to fall.