Two Status Yellow weather warnings issued for Mayo

TWO Status Yellow weather warnings have been issued for Mayo over the weekend.

A Status Yellow rain warning for Mayo, Donegal, Leitrim and Sligo comes into effect from 9 p.m. tonight (Saturday) for 24 hours.

Heavy or thundery rain is expected, turning showery, with some hail showers also. Impacts include spot flooding and difficult travelling conditions.

On Sunday, a Status Yellow wind warning for Clare, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Sligo is in effect from 6 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Met Éireann says west to northwest winds will be very strong and gusty, resulting in fallen branches, loose debris and difficult travelling conditions.