Status yellow wind and rainfall warning for Cork and Kerry with 'localised flooding' predicted

The warning comes into effect at 7pm on Monday evening and will remain in place until 6am on Tuesday morning

Monday is expected to be a windy night, especially over the western half of the country, with scattered outbreaks of rain. Picture: Sam Boal/Collins Photos

Met Éireann has issued a status yellow wind and rainfall warning for Cork and Kerry, with "localised flooding" expected.

The warning — which comes into effect at 7pm on Monday evening and will remain in place until 6am on Tuesday morning — comes with predictions of "very strong and gusty winds" while the warning remains.

The forecaster has warned of fallen branches, poor visibility and difficult travelling conditions as a result of heavy rainfall.

Monday is expected to be a "windy night, especially over the western half of the country, with scattered outbreaks of rain", the forecaster warns.

Temperatures are expected to drop with lowest temperatures of -1C to 4C predicted.

"Any rain will clear to the north on Tuesday morning," the forecaster added.

Sunny spells and highest temperatures of between 8C to 11C are forecast for the remainder of Tuesday.

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