Status Orange rain warning issued for Co. Leitrim tonight

A Status Red rain warning will come into effect for Cork and Galway tonight as Storm Bert makes landfall. Met Eireann is warning of severe flooding, damage to homes & businesses and dangerous/treacherous travelling conditions from midnight tonight. A Status Orange rain warning will kick in for Waterford, Kerry, Clare, Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim at the same time.

While a Status Yellow alert for wind and rain is in place for the rest of the country from 10 o clock tonight. Liz Coleman from Met Eireann, says people should avoid driving during tonights storm.