The warning is set to be in place for 24 hours.
A yellow alert for rain will come into effect for the Midlands and 14 other counties from 11pm tonight.
All of Leinster and counties Waterford, Tipperary, Cork, Monaghan and Cavan will be subject to the warning for 24 hours.
There will also be a rain/snow warning for Donegal from 2am.
Offaly's Cathal Nolan from Ireland's Weather Channel says it's expected to be a 'gradual event' in terms of rainfall:
Midlands Man Caught On CCTV Aiding Wife’s €2k Cosmetics Theft
Daniel Marius Cociu will re-appear at Mullingar District Court on April 9th.
Laois Council Launches Streetscape Enhancement Scheme
The programme is aimed at helping people with their homes and businesses.
Public Meeting On Water Quality Set March In Laois
The meeting will take at the Maldron Hotel in Portlaoise.
Laois Councillor Criticises Lack Of Public Lighting In Ballacolla
The village has no lights, while upgrades await funding.
Over 500 Children’s Scoliosis Surgeries Cancelled Since 2022
525 surgeries in total didn't occur over the past four years.
Offaly Town's Centre First Plan To Be Launched At Public Meeting Tonight
Ferbane is the second Offaly town to obtain funding.
Two Offaly Reps Appointed To Gaisce Youth Ambassdor Panel
Kilcormac's Eoin Moylan and Tullamore's Isabel Browne are in this year's group.
Midlands Volunteers Honoured By Federation Of Irish Sport
A ceremony for the Volunteers in Sport Awards will take place later this month.
Offaly Cathaoirleach Backs OPW Over Flood Prone Sites Policy
Councillor John Leahy believes it doesn't make sense to put new developments in those areas.
€41m Announced For Midlands Roads
The funding includes €6m for the Mullingar to Longford N4 upgrade.
Laois Mother Criticises Proposed SNA Cuts
A review into SNA allocations is being paused after backlash.
"A Slap In The Face" - Offaly Councillor On HSE Hospice Foundation Debt
Edenderry's Fergus McDonnell says he's been told the HSE owes Offaly Hospice Committee over €300k.
Teagasc Centre To Be Named After Laois IFA President
Padraig Walshe was IFA President from 2006-2010.
Housing Minister Shrugs Off Westmeath Notice To Quit Warnings
It follows concern from people in Westmeath over termination of tenancies.
6,000 Trees Distributed Creating New Habitats Across Offaly
The Hares Corner project is one of 26 projects currently managed by the Burrenbeo Trust.
Quarry Search for Jo Jo Dullar And Deirdre Jacob Resumes
Gardai began the operation on foot of new information.
Laois Locals Gather For EP Meeting
The AGM gets underway at 7pm this evening.
Emergency Services Attend Laois Crash
The incident happened on Sunday.
Supreme Court Decision On Laois Windfarm Provides "Good Clarity" - Environment Minister
The ruling is expected to set a precedent on planning permission applications.
Midlands Musician Survey Launching
The information will help develop free workshop programmes for artists in the region.
