LAST UPDATE | 12 Sep

TODAY STARTED OFF wet and windy with Status Yellow weather warnings in place for several counties this morning. 

Counties Cork and Kerry were placed under a rain warning until after 12pm. The national forecaster had said a spell of “persistent rain” which would turn heavy at times might cause localised flooding and difficult travelling conditions.

Meanwhile, Co Clare was placed under a rain warning until 8am. It was warned that a spell of heavy rain and possible thunderstorms could cause lightning damage, as well as localised flooding and difficult travelling conditions. 

Status orange and yellow rain warnings were issued for eight western counties Friday night, including Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Clare, Sligo, Cork and Kerry. 

Rain will continue to move southeastwards today and will be heavy at times with localised flooding possible.

It is expected to remain wet in the south and southwest all day, and become drier elsewhere from around noon, with some sun and a few showers.

Highest temperatures of 16 to 21 degrees are expected.

The rain in the south and southwest will clear tonight, and it will be a mainly dry night with cloud, some clear spells, a few showers and patches of mist and fog.

Lowest temperatures of 10 to 15 degrees with light breezes are expected.

Sunday will be mainly dry and cloudy with some sun and a few showers. Highest temperatures of 17 to 22 degrees are expected.

Overall, mixed conditions are forecast for the coming week.