Weather warning issued for seven counties over heavy rain and possible flooding

There could also be traffic delays due to the conditions.

One of the alerts - a rain and wind warning - comes from Met Éireann and applies to Dublin, Louth, Meath and Wicklow.

It is in effect now and is valid until 8pm today (Thursday, 26 September).

It reads: "Rain, heavy at times, coupled with gusty winds, strongest near the coasts and on higher ground.

"Potential impacts: Traffic delays and/or disruption, spot flooding."

The other Yellow rain alert is from the UK Met Office and effects Antrim, Armagh and Down.

In effect now and valid until 6pm on Thursday, it reads: "Heavy rain may lead to some flooding and transport disruption in places."

Met Éireann's national forecast outlook for the coming days states: "Rather mixed weather over the next few days and quite cold too for this time of year."

Yellow warning of rain affecting Northern Ireland https://t.co/01A3hDpKb6 pic.twitter.com/4Ma642EQfv

— Met Office - Northern Ireland (@metofficeNI) September 25, 2024