"A Status Yellow rain warning has been issued for Clare, Limerick, Donegal and Connacht counties, until 12 midnight tonight. Counties Tipperary, Waterford and Wexford have also been issued a Status Yellow rain warning, in place until 3am on Monday morning. The national forecaster has warned of potential flooding, difficult travelling conditions and poor visibility for all of these counties. There is also a Small Craft warning in place for all coasts of Ireland, as southwesterly winds will reach for 6, or higher."
"Elsewhere a wet and blustery start to the day is expected right across the country, with the heaviest rainfall in the south and west. High river levels and saturated soils may potentially lead to river and surface water flooding in these regions. Highest temperatures will range from 11 to 14 degrees Rain is expected to clear southeastwards tonight, where rain may linger for much of the night. Lowest temperatures are expected to be between 4 and 7 degrees."
Status Yellow rain warnings are in force for multiple counties with differing end times through tonight and early Monday, accompanied by a Small Craft warning for all coasts as southwesterly winds reach force 6 or higher. Potential impacts include river and surface water flooding, difficult travelling conditions and poor visibility, especially where soils are saturated and river levels high. A wet, blustery start is expected nationwide with heaviest rain in the south and west. Rain will clear southeastwards tonight, leaving mist and fog patches. Highest daytime temperatures generally 11–14°C, falling to 4–7°C overnight. Monday will be mainly dry with scattered showers and brighter west.
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