Some areas can expect flooding as a result of torrential rain today.
A yellow rainfall warning has been extended to parts of the midlands.
The alert is now in place for Laois and Offaly, as well as Tipperary and most of Leinster, until midnight.
Five counties on the south and east coasts are also under an orange rain warning.
Alan O'Reilly from Carlow Weather says the stormy conditions were already being felt last night:
⚠️Status Orange Weather Warning Updated⚠️
— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) October 18, 2022
Expected onset pushed back to 00:00 Wednesday 19/10
Affected Regions: Cork, Kerry, Waterford, Wexford, and Wicklow
Heavy rain on Tuesday night, Wednesday and Wednesday night
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Met Éireann says localised flooding is possible as a result of the very heavy showers.
Junior Minister at the Office of Public Works, Patrick O Donovan is warning people to be careful:
Chief Meteorologist at Met Eireann, and Clonaslee's Evelyn Cusack said the bad weather is set to continue tonight:
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