Met Éireann has issued a severe orange rain weather warning for Waterford.

The National meteorological service has warned of heavy rain and possible thundery downpours which may lead to possible river flooding, especially in mountainous areas as well as very difficult travelling conditions.

The alert is in place from 8pm tonight until 5am tomorrow morning.

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