Met Eireann is warning of flooding and difficult travelling conditions in Galway today as a status yellow weather warning is in place.
A Status Yellow – Rain warning will be in place for Galway, Mayo, Clare, and Limerick until midnight tonight.
Heavy and persistent rain is forecast throughout the day, with possible localised flooding and difficult travelling conditions as a result.
Highest temperatures today of 14 to 17 degrees with fresh to strong southerly breezes.
The south of the country is due to get far worse on Saturday, with a Status Orange warning issued for Cork, Kerry, and Waterford.
In the south, there will be very heavy and persistent rain throughout the day, with possible river and coastal flooding.
Conditions in Galway will improve tomorrow with some scattered showers in the morning and evening, heavy times.
But there will also be periods of sunshine amid a little scattered cloud, particularly in the afternoon.
