Heavy rain and local flooding expected as rain warnings take effect

A second yellow rain alert is also now in place for Cork and Kerry.

Met Éireann warned that there will be “prolonged rain with heavier bursts at times, heaviest and most persistent later on Friday.” File picture: Larry Cummins

Some localised flooding can be expected in parts of the west over the next 48 hours.

Met Éireann issued a status yellow rainfall warning for Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo which came into effect at midnight on Thursday.