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.

Yikes, a bit damp in these parts! pic.twitter.com/D534UySiiV
— Ciarán Cuffe (@CiaranCuffe) June 14, 2016

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

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A man collection his daughter from school in cabra right now #flood pic.twitter.com/TauGOLSaio
— Sketchy Inc (@sketchyinc) June 14, 2016

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Phibsborough has also been affected.

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Some crazy flooding in Phibsborough Dublin right now... #Dublin #weather pic.twitter.com/jo0poCYR8L
— Justine Stafford (@JustineStafford) June 14, 2016

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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

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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

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

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