Weather warning: Pumping arrangements to be put in place in 'problem locations' in Cork county 

Cork County Council has that pumping arrangements will be in place in known problem locations as the county braces itself for heavy rains tomorrow. 

Met Éireann has issued a status orange rain warning for Cork which comes into effect at midday tomorrow and will stay in effect until midnight. 

The forecaster is warning that spells of heavy rain may lead to some localised flooding, poor visibility and difficult driving conditions.

The orange warning be preceded by a status yellow rain warning which will be in effect from midnight tonight until noon tomorrow. 

A yellow wind warning will also be in place for Munster with strong and gusty winds expected. 

Cork County Council said its Severe Weather Assessment Team convened yesterday. 

"Crews were deployed on Friday afternoon inspecting known risk locations across the county. 

"Crews will continue to monitor the situation throughout the weekend.

"Pumping arrangements will be in place in known problem locations," a spokesperson said. 

The Council is asking members of the public to exercise caution as driving conditions may be dangerous, with surface flooding possible. 

"Motorists are advised to avoid driving through flowing or standing water and to exercise caution during heavy rain. Motorists are also asked to be conscious of cyclists and pedestrians," it added. 

Issues such as flooding and road damage should be reported to the Council’s 'Emergency Out of Hours' number (021) 4800048.

Call 999 or 112 and request the Fire Service, Ambulance Service, Gardaí or Irish Coastguard as appropriate.

In the event of disruption to water supply, please contact Uisce Éireann at 1800 278 278.

Cork County Council said it will continue to monitor the situation.