A Status Yellow alert for rain has been issued for Waterford.

It’s valid for 24 hours on Friday from 9am until Saturday at 9am.

Met Éireann is warning of heavy and persistent rain falling on saturated ground.

Possible impacts include flooding, difficult travelling conditions, and poor visibility.

The Status Yellow alert also applies to Cork, Kerry, Limerick and Tipperary, while a number of other counties will be under an Orange alert.

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