Storm Gerrit: Status orange rain warning for West Cork and Kerry

A nationwide status yellow wind and rain warning has also been issued

Met Éireann has warned of 'very heavy rain overnight' in West Cork and Kerry on Tuesday 'followed by intense heavy showers' on Wednesday. Picture: Denis Minihane.

Ireland will see a wet and windy week to close out 2023 as status orange and yellow warnings come into place from St Stephen's night onwards. 

A status orange rainfall warning has been issued for West Cork and Kerry, while a status yellow wind and rain warning has been issued for the entire country. Both warnings came into effect at 8pm on Tuesday and will remain in place until midnight on Thursday.