Orange and yellow weather warnings issued for 13 counties on Sunday

According to the forecaster, impacts of the 'thundery and heavy downpours' may include flooding, dangerous driving conditions and poor visibility.

Cork County Council's severe weather assessment team convened on Friday evening, and crews were deployed to inspect known risk locations across the county. File Picture: PA

Met Éireann has issued weather warnings for 13 counties for Sunday with heavy rain, flooding, and difficult travelling conditions likely across Munster and parts of Leinster.

A status orange rain warning for counties Cork and Waterford will come into effect from 8am on Sunday morning. It will remain in place until 6pm.