Significant flooding and hazardous travelling conditions are expected in counties Dublin, Wexford and Wicklow during a Status Orange rain warning that comes into effect this afternoon.
The orange alert for the three counties is valid from 2pm until 11am tomorrow, with Met Éireann warning of "significant rainfall accumulation", especially on high ground and exposed areas.
The forecaster also issued a Status Yellow rain warning for a number of counties in the south and east that will come into effect at various times throughout the morning.
The first rain alert, which is valid from 9am until the same time tomorrow, covers counties Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary and Waterford.
At 11am, a yellow rain warning will cover counties Carlow, Dublin, Kildare, Kilkenny, Louth, Meath, Wexford and Wicklow.
Counties under the yellow alert, Met Éireann has warned, could be impacted by flooding, difficult travelling conditions and poor visibility.
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Lat night, the National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management held a meeting with all local authorities ahead of the adverse weather conditions.
A national technical briefing will be held again by Met Éireann later this morning, with councils set to deploy their severe weather assessment teams.
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council in Dublin said its surface water operation crews will be inspecting all major watercourses and removing any large debris that could pose a flood risk.
The teams will also clear around 40 river debris screens across the county and ensure tidal outfalls from watercourses remain unobstructed.
In Fingal, crews have been clearing leaves and gullies over the last number of weeks to help alleviate any flooding problems.
In Co Wicklow and Co Wexford, the Irish Farmers Association warned farmers to move their animals and machinery away from river basins, especially around the Avonmore River and the River Slaney.
Wexford County Council said the most extensive rainfall is expected on the east coast from Rosslare to Gorey, with flooding expected at various locations.
The road at Edermine and Killurin is expected to flood and road users have been advised to avoid the areas.
From 9am, Met Éireann forecasts that rain will come in from the south, falling on already saturated ground in counties Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary and Waterford.
The Status Yellow rain warning will turn to a Status Orange rain alert – the second highest level - for counties Dublin, Wexford and Wicklow from 2pm.
Met Éireann said hazardous travelling conditions and significant flooding is possible in the impacted counties.
Keith Leonard, National Director of the National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management, said river and surface water flooding is expected in Leinster and Munster from today and into the weekend.
The Road Safety Authority is advising road users in the east and south of the country to take extra care and to avoid roads if they are flooded due to the dangers of aquaplaning or getting stuck- as the depth of the water can be deceiving.
ESB Networks said there could be a danger from live wires and it is advising the public and the emergency services to stay away from any fallen cables and to report them immediately.
Transport for Ireland warned public transport services may disrupted today and tomorrow due to the adverse weather conditions that are expected.
It advised those planning to travel on Iarnród Éireann to check the rail service's social media acount on X prior to travel.
People expecting to use Dublin Bus, Go Ahead Ireland, Bus Éireann or Luas services should keep up to date with the latest travel information via the transport service's websites, it added.
