Met Éireann issues weather warnings as heavy rain hits Ireland

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Met Éireann has issued a number of weather warnings across Ireland.

Heavy rain and thundery downpours are being experienced in many parts of the country this morning. 

Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow rain warning for Clare, Cork, Limerick, Tipperary, Galway, Mayo, Carlow, Dublin, Kildare, Laois, Longford, Louth, Meath, Offaly, Westmeath, Wicklow, and Roscommon. 

The forecaster is warning of rain, which will be heavy at times, and a chance of thunder. Possible impacts include localised flooding and difficult travel conditions. 

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Elsewhere, a Status Orange rain warning has been issued for Kilkenny, Wexford, and Waterford. 

Met Éireann is warning of heavy and persistent rain with thundery downpours possible in these areas. 

Possible impacts include flooding, dangerous travel conditions and poor visibility.