Met Eireann has lifted the status yellow rain warning for Galway, but motorists urged to take care as flash flooding still occurring in places
Met Eireann has now narrowed the status yellow rain warning to the northern half of the country
It was to have been in operation in Galway until 7pm
In the city, the Flood Street, Spanish Arch and Wolfe Tone Bridge area experienced flooding earlier
Galway City Council crews went to the scene and shortly afterwards Flood Street was re-opened
Prospect Hill was also badly affected as well as the roundabout in Oranmore near the Maldron Hotel
Met Eireann says drier and less windy weather is expected as the evening progresses
While no warnings are in place as yet, tomorrow is forecast to be a blustery day with heavy showers, becoming more widespread during the morning