Storm Babet: Status orange rain warning for Cork, Kerry, and Waterford in effect

Up to 30mm of rain is expected to fall for the next 24 hours, with a further 20mm predicted up to midday on Wednesday  

Cork, Kerry and Waterford are currently under an orange weather warning, which could lead to possible wave overtopping at high tide, travel disruption, localised flooding and poor visibility

Heavy rain and "blustery" winds are set to hit the country as Storm Babet makes landfall on Tuesday. 

Cork, Kerry and Waterford are currently under a status orange rain warning, which could lead to possible wave overtopping at high tide, dangerous road conditions, localised flooding and poor visibility.