Warning issued over road conditions as heavy downpours hit Carlow and Kilkenny

Extreme care is needed on the roads this morning as a weather warning remains in place for Carlow and Kilkenny.

Heavy rain overnight has left a lot of surface water on local routes.

No road closures due to flooding have been reported so far but motorists are being urged to be cautious this morning.

A yellow alert from Met Eireann took effect on Tuesday night and will stay in place until midnight.