Yellow rain warning for Mayo extended

THE weekend washout this bank holiday is going to be longer than expected.

Met Éireann has extended its Status Yellow rain warning for Clare, Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo.

It will now come into effect from 1 p.m. on Sunday and will remain in place until 1 p.m. Monday.

Heavy rain coupled with strong and gusty southerly winds, especially in exposed areas, are forecast, with possible localised flooding, damage to temporary structures, difficult travelling conditions and poor visibility.