Met Éireann issues dual weather warnings as heavy rain and strong winds hit south and east

The warning came into effect shortly after 9am on Friday and remains in place until 9am on Saturday. Picture: Denis Minihane.

Met Éireann has issued a status yellow rain warning for Cork and Kerry, with heavy showers and longer spells of rain expected to bring localised flooding, poor visibility, and difficult travelling conditions.

The warning came into effect shortly after 9am on Friday and remains in place until 9am on Saturday.