Heavy rain is expected in parts with weather warnings in place. There have been reports of flooding across Mid and West Waterford.
The Portlaw to Kilmeaden road is understood to be affected by flooding, as well as the Tramore to Dungarvan, Portlaw to Carrick-On-Suir roads and Dungarvan to Lismore roads.
Areas of Ardmore are also affected by flooding, as seen below from @GlampingPods in Ardmore.
A video from @GlampingPods in Ardmore shows flooding there this afternoon as rain continues to fall. A risk of more flooding this afternoon and evening. pic.twitter.com/j2J28qozzZ
— Carlow Weather (@CarlowWeather) April 8, 2024
A status yellow alert for rain is running in Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Wicklow, Waterford, and Cork.
It runs until midnight - apart from in Cork - where it will end at 10 pm.
Waterford City and County Council says they are working to aleviate flooding in effected areas, and motorists are advised to drive with care.
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