Ireland braces for a day of heavy rainfall, with Cork facing a particularly severe threat. The national meteorological service, Met Eireann, issued a Status Yellow rain warning for Cork, predicting spells of heavy rain, particularly in the south, leading to potential flooding and hazardous travel conditions. The warning is in effect from 1 pm today until 8 am on Friday. Heavy rain is also expected to spread northeastwards across Munster and Connacht throughout the day, with Ulster potentially experiencing sleet overnight.
Cork is preparing for a particularly challenging day, while widespread rain is predicted for many parts of Ireland . Met Eireann , the national meteorological service, has issued a Status Yellow rain warning for Cork . This warning anticipates periods of heavy rainfall , particularly in the southern region of the county, commencing from the afternoon. The warning for Cork comes into effect at 1pm today and will remain in effect until 8am on Friday.
Potential consequences of the downpours include localized flooding, reduced visibility, and hazardous travel conditions.In other areas of the country, heavy rain is expected to move northeastwards across Munster and Connacht throughout the day. Most areas will experience rainfall this evening, and Ulster may see it transition into sleet as temperatures drop to freezing overnight. A spokesperson from Met Eireann stated: 'This morning will be predominantly cloudy. Many areas will remain dry, with some light rain or drizzle possible in parts of Munster and Connacht. Heavier rainfall will gradually spread northeastwards across Munster and Connacht during the afternoon and evening, with potential for localized flooding near the south coast. Moderate easterly to southeasterly winds will increase to fresh to strong and gusty. Highest temperatures will range from 4 to 8 degrees. 'Tonight, rainfall will continue its northeastward progression to all areas, potentially falling as sleet on higher ground in Ulster. Rainfall will be most intense in south Munster, with a risk of localized flooding. Winds will remain fresh to strong and gusty from the east to southeast. Lowest temperatures will range from 0 to 6 degrees, coldest in Ulster, and mildest in the southwest. 'Friday will commence with wet and blustery conditions, featuring rain that will gradually clear from much of Munster and Connacht, making way for bright or sunny spells in the afternoon. Leinster and Ulster will remain predominantly cloudy throughout the day with further periods of rain. Fresh southeasterly winds will gradually decrease to light to moderate. Highest temperatures will reach 4 to 7 degrees in Leinster and Ulster, and 9 to 12 degrees in Connacht and Munster.
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