Heavy rain and strong winds due this weekend with status yellow warning issued 

The warning is in place for all of Munster, Carlow, Kilkenny, Laois, Wexford, Wicklow and Galway. It will be in place from 3pm on Saturday until 11.30pm.

Unsettled weather is predicted for the weekend. Picture: Denis Minihane.

Heavy rain and strong winds are set to hit the southern half of the country this weekend.

A status yellow rain warning has been issued for 12 counties with hazardous driving conditions expected.