Heavy rain due in Cork and Kerry as Met Éireann issues two status yellow warnings

The forecaster is warning of localised flooding, difficult travel conditions, and poor visibility in eight counties with two warnings in place

Walking in the rain on George's Quay, Cork as Met Éireann issue a rain warning for Cork, Kerry and Waterford. Picture: Dan Linehan

The unsettled weather is set to continue this week, with Met Éireann issuing two status yellow rain warnings which will affect eight counties across the country.

The first warning, affecting counties Cork and Kerry, will bring "spells of heavy rain" on Tuesday, while in effect from midnight until 2pm tomorrow.