WEATHER WARNING: Met Eireann extends Status Yellow Weather Warning to more counties

Met Eireann has extended a Status Yellow Rainfall Warning for tonight to more counties.

The rainfall warning is now in place for Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo. It is for heavy rain at times this afternoon and tonight, with falls of 25 to 40 mm expected and a risk of local flooding. It comes into effect at 1pm and is in place until 5am on Tuesday morning