WEATHER ALERT: Nearly 2 inches of rain to hit Kildare and Leinster

Kildare has been included in a Status Yellow rainfall warning for Leinster from Met Eireann.

The national forecaster said: "Scattered thundery downpours will push northwards later Sunday and for a time on Monday. Rainfall totals of 25-40mm are possible in some areas over a short period."

The warning covering Kildare is valid from 6pm on Sunday, June 23, until 6am on Monday, June 24.

Status Yellow - Rainfall warning for Leinster

Scattered thundery downpours will push northwards later Sunday and for a time on Monday. Rainfall totals of 25-40mm are possible in some areas over a short period.

Valid: Sunday 23 June 2019 18:00 to Monday 24 June 2019 06:00

Issued: Saturday 22 June 2019 17:00

Updated: Saturday 22 June 2019 17:00