ALERT: Flooding risk and poor travelling conditions as Yellow Warning in effect in Waterford

As issued on Sunday morning, a yellow weather warning has come into place for rain warning in County Waterford along with Cork and Kerry.

The warning was issued on Sunday at 10:15 and is active from Monday at 9:00am until 6:00am on Tuesday.

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The yellow weather warning reads as follows:

Spells of heavy rain.

Possible Impacts:

- Spot flooding

- Poor visibility 

- Difficult travelling conditions

Looking at the Met Éireann forecast for today for Waterford:

"Cloudy today with scattered falls of rain and drizzle. Rain will be heavy and persistent at times with the possibility of spot flooding. Highest temperatures of 9 to 11 degrees. Breezy in a moderate to fresh and gusty southeast wind, strong at times near coasts."

Tonight:

"Wet and breezy weather will persist for much of the night with mist in places. Lowest temperatures of 7 to 9 degrees in a fresh southeast wind."

Tomorrow:

"A wet start with further scattered outbreaks of rain and drizzle. Rain will clear during the morning and afternoon. Fresh southeast winds will persist through the day. Highest temperatures of 9 to 12 degrees."