Blustery rain and spot flooding expected as yellow alert issued for Cork and Kerry

Met Éireann forecasts heavy rain, gusty winds, and localised flooding across the Southwest, with unsettled conditions continuing

Met Éireann have issued a status yellow rain warning for the southwest. File picture

Raincoats and umbrellas at the ready, Met Éireann has issued a new Status Yellow rain warning for the Southwest, in effect from 8pm today until 3am Wednesday.

Heavy spells of blustery rain are expected to hit Cork and Kerry overnight, with other parts of Munster, including Limerick and Clare, also affected and potentially facing the worst conditions.