Wind and rain due as four weather warnings to come into effect

The weather warnings comes as the National Ploughing Championships kick off in Laois. Picture: Niall Carson/PA

Four weather warnings are due to come into effect in the next 24 hours with Met Éireann predicting heavy rain and strong winds. 

The first, a Status Yellow wind warning for Kerry and West Galway, comes into effect on Tuesday at 5pm and will remain in place until 5am on Wednesday.