Met Éireann has activated status yellow rain alerts for Cork and Waterford as torrential rains pose flooding threats. The meteorological authority warns residents in Cork and Waterford of significant rainfall likely to cause disruptions this evening. Cork’s yellow alert will commence at 5 PM and stretch until 11 PM tonight, whereas Waterford will face similar conditions from 6 PM until 2 AM.
Today started mostly dry but saw rain initiating in the west around noon, progressing eastward by evening. Particularly heavy showers in the southwest and south could lead to localized flooding, adding to the precarious weather conditions.
Temperatures will peak between 7 and 12 degrees Celsius during the day before plunging to a chilly 3 to 7 degrees overnight. The night promises continued rainfall and potential foggy patches, making travel risky.
However, a respite seems in sight with Monday forecasted to be predominantly dry, featuring bright, sunny spells and some scattered rain in the northwest. A mild temperature range of 11 to 15 degrees Celsius is expected, providing a brief break from the harsher conditions.
The weather this week will be a mixed bag, with a gradual shift towards milder conditions. Heavy rain will threaten again on Tuesday, particularly affecting southern counties and likely causing additional spot flooding, with temperatures hovering around 12 to 16 degrees.
The rainfall is set to extend into Wednesday morning but will clear from the southwest by afternoon, promising drier conditions as it moves east. Expect warmer temperatures ranging from 15 to 18 degrees Celsius.
As the week progresses, Thursday and Friday are forecast to mirror earlier conditions with intermittent sunny spells and showers, temperatures reaching between 14 to 16 degrees on Thursday and cooling slightly to 12 to 14 degrees on Friday.
Looking ahead to the weekend, Met Éireann anticipates a continuation of showers on Saturday and a heavier downpour by Sunday, ensuring the wet pattern persists.
