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Met Éireann Issues Status Yellow Wind and Rain Warnings for Four Counties on Thursday

Forecasters warn of heavy rain, strong southerlies, coastal gales, potential local flooding, poor visibility, difficult travel.

Overview

  • A Status Yellow rain warning for Cork and Kerry runs from 11am to 8pm on Thursday, with spells of heavy rain expected.
  • A Status Yellow wind warning for Cork, Kerry, Waterford and Wexford is in place from 11am to 11pm, with very strong and gusty southerly winds and gales on coasts.
  • Met Éireann highlights risks including localised flooding, difficult travelling conditions, some fallen trees and wave overtopping.
  • Rain is forecast to spread northeast across the country during the morning and early afternoon, with spot flooding likely in heavier bursts.
  • Confidence for conditions later in the week, including Halloween, is lower than normal, with details still uncertain.