PARTS OF DUBLIN are experiencing flash flooding, while a status yellow rainfall warning has been issued for large parts of the country.

Met Éireann is warning that thundery downpours could lead to rainfall accumulations of up to 30mm and localised flooding.

The warning came into effect at 2pm and will be in place until 8pm. It has been issued for Connacht, Dublin, Carlow, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Longford, Wexford, Wicklow, Offaly, Westmeath, Clare, Cork, Limerick, Tipperary and Waterford.

In Dublin, Cabra seems to have been particularly badly hit by the flooding this afternoon.

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Phibsborough has also been affected.

AA Roadwatch is warning of further flooding in Wicklow and Dublin with some traffic being diverted.

DUBLIN: No access to James’ St/Old Kilmainham Rd both ways at Mount Brown due to flooding. Traffic is being diverted https://t.co/qvBPcgxUj8 — AA Roadwatch (@aaroadwatch) June 14, 2016 Source: AA Roadwatch /Twitter

DUBLIN: There is flooding outbound on Parkgate St after Sean Heuston Bridge. Drive with care. https://t.co/qvBPcgxUj8 — AA Roadwatch (@aaroadwatch) June 14, 2016 Source: AA Roadwatch /Twitter

Met Éireann is forecasting that the last of the rain will clear southwards overnight and good clear spells will develop.