Heavy rain expected as status yellow warning in place for 12 counties

The warning came into effect at 6pm and will remain in place until 6am tomorrow.

Heavy rain is expected in the northern half of the country with Met Éireann issuing a status yellow warning.

The rainfall warning is in place for all of Connacht, Cavan, Monaghan, Donegal, Longford, Louth, Westmeath and Meath.