Status orange and yellow rain warnings in place as 12 counties face flood risks and heavy rainfall

Status orange and yellow rain alerts remain in effect across multiple regions, with wet and unsettled conditions forecast through Easter weekend

Met Éireann says all four warnings are likely to bring "spells of rain, heavy at times" and a risk of localised flooding. Picture: PA

There is a risk of localised flooding in parts of the country over the coming days, as Met Éireann issues one status orange and three status yellow rain warnings affecting 12 counties.

The first warning, a status orange alert for Wicklow, was issued within the last hour and will remain in place until 11am on Saturday.