Severe flooding in Waterford as fresh orange weather warning issued

So far on Sunday there have been several reports of fallen trees on roads across the county, with some routes blocked as a result

So far on Sunday there have been several reports of fallen trees on roads across the county, with some routes blocked as a result. Picture: Andy Gibson

Fallen trees, power outages and gale force gusts have hit the southern half of the country - with Cork and Waterford both seeing issues.

A new status orange weather warning has now been issued by Met Éireann for Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford and Waterford.