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Motorists are being warned of dangerous road conditions as Ireland is hit with a status yellow rainfall warning.
The alert is set to remain in place until 8 o’clock this evening.
Even worse conditions are expected in the south-east, with an orange warning for Waterford, Wexford and Wicklow until midday.
Heavy downpours will lead to some flooding, according to Met Éireann.