LATEST: Rainfall warning for Kildare as downpours cause flooding

Met Eireann has issued a Status Yellow weather warning for Kildare as Monsoon-style downpours hit the county.

Forecasters warned about thundery downpours with localised flooding this afternoon and evening.

Flash floods are already affecting traffic on back roads as well as roundabouts.

Neighbouring counties of Dublin, Wicklow, Offaly and Meath are also at risk of the adverse weather.

The Weather Alert is in place until 10pm tonight.