A Status Orange rain warning is in force for six counties early this Sunday morning, with heavy rainfall forecast across parts of Leinster and Munster, according to The Journal.
The warning was issued by Met Éireann, Ireland's national forecaster. Reporting from The Irish Times indicates that weather warnings are in place across both provinces, while RTÉ.ie describes a combination of Orange and Yellow warnings as heavy rain is forecast.
The Journal reports that the heaviest rain is expected during the early hours of the morning. The Irish Independent notes that the downpours carry a risk of thunder and flooding, while Agriland describes the expected rainfall as heavy and thundery.
The Irish Independent also reports that conditions are set to improve, with sunshine returning on Monday.
Residents in the affected counties should follow local travel advice and monitor updates from Met Éireann, as conditions can change quickly during Orange-level warnings.
What to watch next: whether Met Éireann extends, upgrades or lifts the warnings as the rain moves through, and how conditions develop ahead of Monday's expected improvement.
