A rainfall warning for the county has been upgraded to status orange.
Heavy rain is forecast for much of the south and west this evening and tomorrow.
Significant rainfall is expected, with the possibility of significant river and surface water flooding, hazardous traveling conditions, and poor visibility.
Kerry County Council has advised motorists to drive with care.
A status yellow alert will kick in Kerry at 6 o'clock this evening and run until midnight tomorrow.
There will be spells of heavy rain, and flood risk is increased due to high river levels and saturated ground.
Cork and Kerry will upgrade to status orange between the hours of 3am and 6pm tomorrow.
The organisers of the Christmas in Killarney Festival are monitoring the latest developments, and the Magic Street Parade will proceed as normal this evening, beginning at 6pm.
