A STATUS Orange warning for rain has been issued by Met Éireann as Storm Francis approaches.
Intense rainfall is expected from 9pm tonight leading to accumulations of between 40 and 60mm. The warning has been issued for Connacht, Cavan, Monaghan, Donegal, Wexford, Cork, Kerry and Waterford and will remain in palce until Tuesday at 5pm.
A Met Éireann spokesperson said: “Intense rainfall associated with Storm Francis is expected at times Monday night and Tuesday, leading to accumulations of 40 to 60mm (higher values in mountainous areas). The most intense rainfall is expected to ease off in southern counties during Tuesday morning. Some flash flooding likely. This rainfall will further elevate river levels and may result in river flooding also.”