Met Éireann issues wind and rain warning for Cork and Kerry with risk of localised flooding

Met Éireann is warning of localised flooding as well as falling branches and damage to temporary structures as a result of high winds

The warning comes into effect at 7pm this evening and will remain in place until 6am tomorrow. File Picture

A status yellow wind and rain warning has been issued for Cork and Kerry for Monday night. 

From this evening to early Tuesday morning, Met Éireann says there will be very strong and gusty west to southwest winds as well as "spells of heavy rain".