Status yellow rain warning in place for Cork and Waterford

Umbrellas are essential for those heading outside this afternoon, with up to 20mm of rain forecast while the weather warning remains in place

People make their way in the heavy afternoon rain on Pearse St, Clonakilty, Co Cork. Picture: Dan Linehan

Parts of Munster may experience spot flooding on Tuesday as Met Éireann issued a status yellow rain warning for  Cork and Waterford.

The warning, which came into effect at 8pm on Monday, will remain in place until 3pm on Tuesday. It promises spells of "heavy rain", leading to "localised flooding" in the affected areas.