Met Éireann issues three rain warnings as miserable July continues 

Tipperary and Waterford are among counties to be hit with a rain warning

Met Éireann said rain in the affected counties would become persistent and heavy at times, with risks of localised flooding, difficult travelling conditions and poor visibility. Picture: Dan Linehan

Met Éireann has issued three separate status yellow warnings with "persistent and heavy" rain expected in many parts of the country. 

The first rain warning is in place for Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Tipperary and Waterford and will remain in effect until 4pm.