Heavy rain and the potential for flooding are impacting Cork and Waterford this morning, prompting a rain warning from Met Éireann. The unsettled weather is expected to continue throughout the weekend, with the risk of rain remaining high for much of the country.
Two counties in Ireland are currently under a Status Yellow rain warning this morning as widespread rainfall affects the country. Cork and Waterford are experiencing heavy downpours, posing a risk of flooding, reduced visibility, and hazardous driving conditions. The warning for Cork is set to expire at 8 am, while Waterford will remain under the alert until midday.
This comes ahead of a weekend that is expected to be dominated by unsettled weather, with the risk of heavy rain persisting in many areas. Met Éireann's latest forecast predicts a damp and blustery morning with scattered rain and drizzle. Persistent rainfall is expected to develop in the south and west, potentially heavy at times and leading to localized flooding. By the afternoon, the rain will gradually clear from the southwest and west, giving way to sunny spells. Temperatures will range from 8 to 12 degrees Celsius, cooler in the north and east where drier conditions are anticipated in the evening. Moderate to fresh southeast winds will ease throughout the afternoon.Tonight will be mostly cloudy with occasional light rain or drizzle, more frequent in the south and east. The west is expected to be drier. Lowest temperatures will range from 2 to 7 degrees Celsius, with milder conditions in the south. Light to moderate east or southeast breezes will allow fog patches to develop. Tomorrow will be mostly cloudy with lingering fog in some areas. There will be further showers of rain and drizzle interspersed with dry periods. As evening approaches, there is a chance of more persistent rain moving into the southwest. Temperatures will range from 9 to 12 degrees Celsius generally, but cooler in Ulster at 5 to 9 degrees Celsius. Light to moderate east or southeast winds are expected.
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