ALERT: Met Éireann warns of potential flooding as weather warning is issued for Clare

MET Éireann has issued a status yellow rainfall warning for Clare and 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.