Orange rain warning issued for Cork, with localised flooding possible

The warning comes into effect from 6pm Thursday and will remain in place until 6pm on Friday. 

A status yellow rain warning has also been issued for Carlow, Dublin, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Offaly, Wexford, Wicklow, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary, and Waterford. File Picture

A Status Orange rain warning has been issued for Cork for Thursday evening until Friday evening, with "persistent and heavy rainfall" likely. 

The warning comes into effect from 6pm on Thursday and will remain in place until 6pm on Friday.