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Met Éireann issues rain and thunder warnings

Met Éireann Issues Rain And Thunder Warnings
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Met Éireann has issued two status yellow rain and thunder warnings for parts of the south and west.

A rainfall warning is in place for counties Wexford, Cork and Waterford until 6am on Sunday.

Spells of heavy rain are forecast, especially in coastal areas, with a risk of localised flooding.

The warning comes after flooding in parts of Co Cork overnight, with many road diversions still in place.

Meanwhile, there is a yellow thunder warning in place until 9pm on Saturday for Munster and counties Carlow, Kilkenny, Laois, Wexford, Offaly, Galway, Mayo and Roscommon.

The forecaster said there is a risk of thunderstorms bringing heavy downpours, hail and localised flooding.

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