Status yellow rain warning issued for Mayo

MET Éireann have issued a status yellow rainfall warning for four counties, including Mayo.

The warning is for Donegal, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo and it kicks in from 9 a.m. tomorrow (Saturday).

Met Éireann says there will be heavy rain and blustery conditions at times, from Saturday morning through to early Monday, leading to accumulations of 40 to 60mm, with spot flooding. Higher totals are expected in mountainous areas with the risk of flash flooding.

The warning is valid from 9 a.m. Saturday to 9 a.m. Monday.

The UK Met Office has also issued thunderstorm and rainfall warnings for a number of counties in Northern Ireland.