Yellow weather warning remains in place as flooding and fallen trees reported nationwide

Motorists are being warned to beware as the heavy rain and gale force winds continue through the morning across the country.

Flooding and fallen trees have been reported nationwide, with Kildare and Cork being worst hit.

A yellow weather warning issued this morning by Met Éireann as strong gale force winds will hit Leinster, Ulster and Connacht, with gusts of up to 100km/h.

Met Éireann have predicted further heavy showers with thundery downpours and more local flooding today with the highest temperature of 9 degrees……

Irish Times 05/01/2014 Read the article ‘Flooding round-up:worst affected areas

 A car travels through flood water in Cork city last night. Photograph - Niall Carson PA Wire Press Association.
A car travels through flood water in Cork city last night. Photograph – Niall Carson PA Wire Press Association.