Rain warning in place for Limerick and Ireland

MET Éireann has put in place a status yellow rain warning for Limerick from later this Sunday.

The forecaster has warned of heavy or thundery pulses of rain on tonight and tomorrow, potentially leading to flooding in places.

The warning becomes valid at 3am this Monday morning, and will remain in place until 8pm.

"Heavy or thundery pulses of rain Sunday night and Monday will lead to flooding in places," reads the warning which was issued this Sunday lunchtime.

As for the weather in Limerick this Sunday showers will turn more scattered into the afternoon with sunny spells developing. Highest temperatures will generally range from between seven and 10 degrees in a moderate to fresh westerly wind.

It'll become calm and clear by evening.

Some clear spells early tonight with lowest temperatures of three to five degrees. Wet and breezy weather will push up from the southwest overnight as southeasterly winds freshen.