Met Éireann issues status yellow rain warning for Cork and 10 other counties

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According to Met Éireann's forecast on Monday, it is expected to become wet and windy over the weekend, with spells of heavy rain and strong winds. Picture: Andy Gibson

Met Éireann has issued a series of weather warnings ahead of a turbulent few days.

Heavy rains and high winds are forecast in the coming days, with the first warning in effect from midnight on Tuesday until 6am Wednesday.