Met Éireann warns of potential flooding in Mayo as heavy rain batters county

Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow rain warning for Mayo. 

According to the weather service, the warning is also in place for Cavan, Longford and Westmeath, as well as all of Connacht including Sligo, Roscommon, Galway and Leitrim. 

Heavy or prolonged showers can be expected, as well as possible localised flooding, difficult driving conditions and poor visbility. 

The warning is valid from this morning (Sunday October 29) at 10.55am until 9pm this evening.