Status Yellow wind and rain warnings for seven counties

Heavy spells of rain and strong winds expected to sweep across parts of the west, northwest and south of the country as three separate Status Yellow warnings are in effect for seven counties.

Met Éireann is warning of the potential for difficult travelling conditions, wave overtopping and some fallen trees or branches during a Status Yellow wind warning for Donegal, Galway and Mayo.

The warning is in effect from 6am until 6pm.

A separate Status Yellow rain warning has also been issued for Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo.

The forecaster said spells of heavy rain may lead to localised flooding, poor visibility and difficult travelling conditions.

The warning will be in effect from 6pm this evening until 6am tomorrow.

Tomorrow, there will be a Status Yellow rain warning in effect for Clare and Kerry from midnight until midday, with spells of heavy rain forecast.

The weather warnings based on the most recent forecast provided by Met Éireann at midnight.