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.

The surge in violence began with a disturbing episode at Murphy’s Rock pub in Ballyvolane. A man, following a verbal altercation at the pub, returned with a slash-hook, and upon being ousted by security, escalated the conflict by hurling a petrol bomb. This attack resulted in minor property damage but marked a worrying escalation in local hostilities. The perpetrator was apprehended shortly after the incident and has been held in Garda custody since Sunday night.

In an unrelated but equally alarming event, a suspected hand grenade was used in an attack at a residence in Meadow Park Avenue, Ballyvolane. The Defense Forces conducted a controlled explosion after evacuating local residents and securing the area. This attack appears to be part of a pattern of targeted violence in the area, including gunfire incidents in Palmbury Orchard, Togher, and Fair Hill.

Authorities are linking these violent acts to an ongoing feud between two extended Traveller families, which has not only persisted but intensified, spreading fear among the residents of both the north and south sides of the city. The conflict has also stirred unrest in the northwest of Cork, with a recent petrol bomb attack in Gurranabraher, further destabilizing the community.

Adding to the tension, notorious criminal Gavin Sheehan, recently released from prison, is reportedly seeking the protection of former inmates after surviving an assassination attempt. This development suggests a potential increase in organized criminal activity and retaliatory violence in the city.

Gardaí are deeply concerned about the rising violence and have responded by deploying armed checkpoints in critical areas to intercept and prevent further attacks. The community remains on edge as authorities strive to restore peace and order in the region.

Met Eireann has released a weekend weather update confirming that Ireland will be lashed by heavy rain, thunderstorms, mist, and fog. These conditions are expected to cause significant travel disruptions.

Ryanair has alerted its passengers to “potential disruptions” starting today, as adverse weather conditions are forecasted to affect flights. The airline has apologized for any inconvenience, emphasizing that these delays are “outside of Ryanair’s control.”

A statement on the Ryanair website reads: “Potential disruptions to/from Ireland (Thur 13 Jun) due to high winds and low visibility. Affected passengers will be notified, and any passengers traveling to/from Ireland on Thur 13 Jun should check their Ryanair app for the latest updates on their flight. We regret any inconvenience caused to passengers by these weather conditions, which are outside of Ryanair’s control and affect all airlines operating to/from Ireland on Thur 13 Jun.”

Met Eireann has also issued a status yellow rain warning for Cork and Kerry, effective from 3am on Thursday night until 9am on Friday morning. The warning highlights the risk of spot flooding, difficult travel conditions, and poor visibility in these areas.

Weather expert Alan O’Reilly from Carlow Weather took to X (formerly Twitter) to emphasize the seriousness of the weather warning: “A few isolated showers will follow the rain, though the showers will start to become a little more frequent in western parts later in the day. A breezy day with moderate to fresh and occasionally gusty south to southeast winds.”

Temperature Forecast:

• Daytime: 13°C to 18°C on Thursday
• Nighttime: Dropping to 10°C to 6°C

Scattered and possibly heavy showers are expected to continue throughout Thursday night. Friday will begin with some sunny spells, but rain will become widespread and heavy as the day progresses. The midlands, east, and southeast regions are likely to experience isolated thunderstorms coupled with hail.

By late afternoon, a band of persistent rain will move across the country, with highest temperatures ranging from 13°C to 17°C. Coastal areas will also experience quite windy conditions.

Friday night will see a mix of dry spells and heavy showers, continuing the trend of unpredictable and severe weather.