Commencing Thursday at 3 PM, the first warning targets Cork and Kerry and is scheduled to persist until Friday at 1 PM. Meteorologists warn of relentless rain accompanied by thunderstorm activities likely to induce localized flooding, challenging travel conditions, and reduced visibility across these areas.

The second alert encompasses Clare, Limerick, Galway, and Mayo, with similar concerns of substantial rainfall that could initiate localized flooding and render travel precarious. This warning is also set to begin at 3 PM on Thursday but will conclude earlier at 3 AM on Friday.

These advisories are part of a broader forecast of unsettled weather patterns expected to dominate the week, maintaining temperatures near or slightly above the usual for this period. Thursday will witness initial rain spells in the west and northwest, while other regions might experience minor drizzle. As the day progresses, the rainfall is anticipated to intensify and spread eastward, potentially causing more localized flooding. Temperatures will hover between 13°C and 16°C, accompanied by moderate to brisk and gusty southerly winds, shifting northerly in the western regions later in the day.

The night of Thursday will remain wet and breezy with widespread rainfall, although Friday promises some respite in the northwest which is expected to dry up. However, the rest of the country will continue to face unsettled conditions with ongoing rain.

This weather development follows closely on the heels of Storm Ashley, which battered the country last weekend, leading to significant power outages. At the storm’s peak, approximately 53,000 residents were deprived of electricity, particularly in counties Cork, Mayo, Galway, Sligo, Clare, Kerry, and Dublin.

Authorities in Cork and Waterford convened their Severe Weather Assessment Teams yesterday in anticipation of the storm, which also sees a Status Yellow warning extended until 8 PM today. Cork County Council has temporarily halted the Dursey Cable Car service due to the inclement weather, promising a resumption only after a thorough safety evaluation.

In an effort to mitigate the impact, strategic locations in Cork will see the deployment of sandbags, while Waterford’s ground crews remain on alert to tackle any resultant flooding or drainage issues.

The weather saga continues with an additional Status Orange warning poised to encompass Carlow, Kilkenny, and Wexford starting at 1 PM today, signaling no respite from the harsh conditions until well past midnight.

Meanwhile, surrounding areas including Kerry, Limerick, and Tipperary are also under a Status Yellow alert until tonight. This alert will expand to include Cork and Waterford post the culmination of the current Orange alert.

Travel advisors and the Road Safety Authority (RSA) are urging motorists and pedestrians to exercise extreme caution. The RSA advises drivers to reduce speed, increase braking distances, and avoid roads prone to flooding. Visibility is paramount for cyclists and pedestrians, who are advised to adorn bright, reflective clothing to ensure they are visible in the stormy conditions.As torrential rains drench the regions of Cork and Waterford, a Status Orange alert has been urgently issued to warn residents and travelers of the potential hazards ahead. The alert, which is set to persist until 6 PM, brings with it a heavy deluge and thunderstorms strong enough to provoke widespread flooding and severely disrupt travel.

Authorities in Cork and Waterford convened their Severe Weather Assessment Teams yesterday in anticipation of the storm, which also sees a Status Yellow warning extended until 8 PM today. Cork County Council has temporarily halted the Dursey Cable Car service due to the inclement weather, promising a resumption only after a thorough safety evaluation.

In an effort to mitigate the impact, strategic locations in Cork will see the deployment of sandbags, while Waterford’s ground crews remain on alert to tackle any resultant flooding or drainage issues.

The weather saga continues with an additional Status Orange warning poised to encompass Carlow, Kilkenny, and Wexford starting at 1 PM today, signaling no respite from the harsh conditions until well past midnight.

Meanwhile, surrounding areas including Kerry, Limerick, and Tipperary are also under a Status Yellow alert until tonight. This alert will expand to include Cork and Waterford post the culmination of the current Orange alert.

Travel advisors and the Road Safety Authority (RSA) are urging motorists and pedestrians to exercise extreme caution. The RSA advises drivers to reduce speed, increase braking distances, and avoid roads prone to flooding. Visibility is paramount for cyclists and pedestrians, who are advised to adorn bright, reflective clothing to ensure they are visible in the stormy conditions.