Weather warnings extended for Waterford and Cork as heavy rain to continue

After a day of heavy, torrential rain, the roads on the N71 roundabout at Clonakilty flooded on Wednesday evening. Cars negotiated the flood waters slowly until a team of workmen arrived to attempt to dissipate the water. Picture: Andy Gibson.

Following a significant amount of rain, weather warnings have been extended for a number of counties across the country today.

Met Éireann has issued a Status Orange rain warning for Waterford, Wexford and Wicklow which is now in place until at least midday today.