Storm Goretti: Snow and rain warning for Cork and Kerry as temperatures to drop to -2C

The warning will see heavy rain turn to sleet and snow in places on Thursday afternoon, particularly at elevation

The alert will come into effect at midday on Thursday and remain in place until 8pm.

Met Éireann has issued a status yellow snow and rain warning for Cork, Kerry, Waterford, and Wexford as the effects of Storm Goretti hit Ireland.

The warning will see rain, which will be heavy at times, turn to sleet and snow in places on Thursday afternoon, particularly at elevation.