ALERT: Caution urged as Met Eireann warns of 'heavy and persistent' rain in Waterford
Status yellow rain warnings set to come into effect
Motorists and road users across Waterford are being urged to exercise caution this Sunday evening with a status yellow rain warning due to take effect from 6pm
According to the warning, which was issued by Met Éireann on Saturday and which was updated this Sunday morning, there will be heavy and persistent rain which may lead to spot flooding.
As of now, the warning is due to remain valid for six hours, until midnight.
Motorists across the city and county are being urged not to make unnecessary journeys while the warning is in place and members of the public are being asked to stay vigilant to to stay away from coastal areas.
Meanwhile, a separate status yellow rain warning has been issued for County Cork.
That warning is due to come into effect at 5pm and it will remain valid until 11pm.