Met Éireann issues Status Orange weather warning for Waterford with flooding expected

Met Éireann has issued a Status Orange weather warning for Waterford.

The warning for rain will come into effect at 10pm on Thursday and will remain in effect until 5am on Friday morning.

Met Éireann has warned of a number of potential impacts, with flooding expected.

Travel conditions are expected to be very difficult whilst there could also be delays to public transport.

The warning is also in place for counties Cork and Kerry.

Meanwhile, a nationwide Status Yellow warning for wind and rain has also been issued for Thursday evening.

It will come into effect at 7pm and remain in place until 10am on Friday morning.

Met Éireann has warned of the possibility of trees and branches falling, as well as other debris and loose objects being displaced.