Drivers warned of flooding as status orange warning issued for Cork and Waterford 

David Joyce, director of services at Cork City Council, said they are preparing for 15 millimetres of rain over the next 24 hours

Met Éireann says we can expect persistent and sometimes heavy rainfall which may cause localised flooding. Picture: Larry Cummins

The Road Safety Authority is advising road users to take extra care as status orange and yellow rain warnings come into effect across the country.

A status orange rain warning has been issued for Cork and Waterford from Thursday afternoon until Friday evening, with "persistent and heavy rainfall" likely.