Status yellow rainfall warning for Clare takes effect as Storm Babet approaches

A STATUS yellow rainfall warning for Clare has come into effect with Met Éireann warning of heavy rainfall at times between now and Wednesday afternoon.

Status orange rain warnings are now in place for Cork, Kerry and Waterford while status yellow rain warnings are in place for Clare, Limerick, Tipperary, Kilkenny and Wexford while a status yellow rain warning for all of Connacht comes into effect at 12 midday.

All of the warnings will remain valid until 1pm on Wednesday. 

Met Éireann says potential impacts include localised flooding, poor visibility, and difficult driving conditions.

The forecaster says there may also be blustery east to southeast winds at times

Local authority staff have been placed on alert and motorists are being urged to exercise caution if travelling during any bad weather.