Weather Warning: Met Éireann issue flood alert as another rain deluge set to hit Ireland

MET Éireann has issued a status yellow rainfall warning for most of the country.

The warning, which was issued this Thursday morning, is due to take effect at 2am on Friday and will remain valid until 7pm.

The forecaster says "spells of heavy rain" can be expected and that it will be blustery at times also, especially on south and east coasts.

The latest weather warning, applies to all of Munster, Leinster, Connacht, Cavan and  Monaghan, 

Met Éireann says the possible impacts of the bad weather include "localised flooding, poor visibility and difficult travelling conditions".

Motorists are being urged to exercise caution if travelling while the warning is in place.

The national outlook from Met Éireann says unsettled weather is on the cards for the weekend and will continue into next week. MORE BELOW TWEET.

⚠️Status Yellow Rainfall Warning issued⚠️

Regions: Leinster, Munster, Connacht, Cavan & Monaghan

Valid: 2am to 7pm Friday 14th July

For full details please see the waning's page on https://t.co/dz6JbE5FIb pic.twitter.com/9KJVu3zaDH

— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) July 13, 2023

National Forecast Issued at 1.17PM on Thursdy, July 13.

Thursday: Outbreaks of showery rain spreading northwards this afternoon and evening. Some drier intervals also, the best of these in the east. Highest temperatures generally 16 to 19 degrees with light to moderate southwest winds.

Scattered showers will continue at night with mostly light southerly winds. Rather cloudy, turning misty in places overnight. Heavy rain and strengthening winds will develop in the southwest before morning. Lowest temperatures of 11 to 13 degrees.

Friday: Wet and windy on Friday. Heavy rain in the south to start will spread northwards during the day accompanied by fresh to strong easterly winds. It will become drier in the south later in the afternoon with winds easing somewhat. Heavy rain will continue over much of the northern half of the country during the evening. Localised flooding is possible. Highest temperatures of 15 to 20 degrees, warmest in the south.

Further outbreaks of rain overnight with some dry spells, likely driest and clearest in the east. Remaining breezy with moderate to fresh winds, strong at times in coastal areas. Lowest temperatures of 11 to 13 degrees.

SATURDAY: Cloudy with widespread showers or longer spells of rain, heavy in places. Windy in most areas with fresh to strong northwest winds, very windy along Atlantic coasts. Highest temperatures of 15 to 19 degrees.

Blustery at first with outbreaks of rain. Some clear spells will develop overnight with winds gradually easing. Lowest temperatures of 10 to 13 degrees.

SUNDAY: A mix of cloud and sunshine with showers, becoming widespread and heavier in the afternoon. Highest temperatures of 15 to 19 degrees with moderate westerly winds.

MONDAY: Scattered showers are likely, although there is the chance of more widespread and persistent rainfall developing. Highest temperatures of 16 to 19 degrees with moderate southwest winds.

FURTHER OUTLOOK: Further showers likely on Tuesday with similar temperatures.