Weather Warning for Kildare as almost 2 inches of rain forecast

Met Eireann has issued a Status Yellow Rainfall warning for Kildare from 6am tomorrow morning.

The Alert also applies to Dublin, Carlow, Kilkenny, Louth, Wexford, Wicklow, Galway, Mayo, Cork, Kerry, Tipperary and Waterford

Forecasters said heavy rain will lead to accumulations of around 25mm to 40mm - but may exceed these limits in mountainous areas.

The Yellow Warning is valid from 6am to 6pm.

Irish Weather Online said: "Friday morning will see conditions quickly deteriorate with heavy rain and strong southeasterly winds moving across the country.

"30-40mm of rain can be expected during the course of 12 hours.

"Minor spot flooding is expected on roads.

"Winds gusting up to 110km quite widely and nearer to 130km along coastal areas of Munster and south Leinster.

"Take extra caution if out driving."

Wind Warning 

Met Eireann also issued a Status Yellow  Wind Warning for Leinster including Kildare tomorrow.

Southeasterly winds will reach mean speeds of 50 to 65km/h with gusts of 90 to 110km/hr.

The Warning is valid from 8am to 7pm tomorrow.