Two status yellow rain warnings issued for seven counties, including Cork

A swell caused by Storm Ashley batters the coast near Roches Point in Cork. Picture: Chani Anderson
Met Éireann has issued two status yellow rain warnings across six counties, including Cork and Kerry, with “heavy and persistent rain” expected over the coming days.
The first warning, for Cork and Kerry, comes into effect at 3pm on Thursday. It will remain in place until 1pm on Friday.
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